Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why Gary Shilling Is Still Bullish on Long-Term Bonds, Wary of Stocks
By Bernice NapachShilling says bond yields could fall further as the recession, already underway, is recognized and deflation unfolds.
September 03, 2019
Why Negative Interest Rates Threaten the Financial SystemMarkets may need to be rebuilt on a new set of assumptions. But what should those be, and how could they work?
September 02, 2019
Trade War to Hit Americans' Pockets, LiterallyGoods such as clothing and shoes had been spared from the tariff dispute with China. Not anymore.
August 30, 2019
BondNav Continues to Attract RIA Attention280 CapMarkets reports its fixed income platform growth doubled in past year not only due to new bells and whistles, but also advisor need for bond market products.
August 29, 2019
The Big Short's Michael Burry Sees a Bubble in Passive InvestingRush into index funds has punished small-cap value stocks; "there is all this opportunity, but so few active managers."
August 28, 2019
What Beats National Debt as Investors' Top Concern?Nearly half of U.S. investors cite this global issue as more disconcerting than the projected $1 trillion national debt.
August 27, 2019
How Retirees Are Coping With Income ChallengesOne third of Boomers actively manage their interest-rate risk, an E-Trade survey shows. Got dividends?
August 27, 2019
How to Handle Risk Tied to Passive Products' GrowthIndexing, especially in large cap equity, has reached a critical mass that could distort markets. Long/short funds might be an advisor's insurance.