Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Will US Interest Rates Go Negative?
By Bernice NapachEconomists weigh in on the question ahead of the Fed meeting. Meanwhile, Treasury is considering ultra-long bonds.
September 11, 2019
Longevity Is Rising, but So Is Wealth Inequality: GAOThese two trends "may have significant effects on Americans' financial security in retirement," the GAO says.
September 11, 2019
Will These 3 Big Retirement Bills Pass Congress?Major retirement legislation that would impact millions of Americans hangs in the balance as Congress returns from summer break.
September 11, 2019
Wealthfront's Assets Have Almost Doubled This YearIts assets have caught up with Betterment's after lagging for years.
September 11, 2019
Millennials Get Creative to Afford Their First HomeHere's how buyers across generations saved for their first down payment, according to Bankrate.
September 10, 2019
Bob Doll's 5 Themes for Stock Investors for 2020"Boringly neutral" is how Nuveen's chief equity strategist describes his stock market outlook.
September 10, 2019
6 Economic Predictions for the Next 5 Years: Northern Trust, 2019Beware of a global slowdown, years of trade tensions and "stuckflation," CIO Bob Browne tells ThinkAdvisor.
September 10, 2019
12 Worst US Cities for Retirement: 2019WalletHub ranked 182 cities on affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.