Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Foundation Returns in 2018 Were Lowest in a Decade: Report
By Michael S. FischerThey lost 3.5% on average, the study found.
August 14, 2019
Household Debt Sets New Record: New York FedThe share of student loan debt that is "severely derogatory" has "grown stunningly," New York Fed analysts say.
August 14, 2019
Inverted Yield Curve: 3 Things to KnowLPL stategist John Lynch lays out the good and the bad associated with the latest key market development.
August 14, 2019
Should the SEC Loosen Quarterly Reporting Requirements?A CFA Institute report based on surveys of analysts and portfolio managers opposes the idea.
August 14, 2019
What's Scarier Than the Inverted Yield Curve?The Treasuries market is sending another ominous sign about the future of interest rates.
August 14, 2019
Earnings Season: The End of the Cycle Is Not Here … YetQuarterly earnings have been better than expected, but long-term investors need to see real profit growth if stock gains are to last.
August 13, 2019
Third of Fund Managers See Recession in Next 12 Months: Merrill SurveyThis is the highest share of fund managers to say so since 2011, according to Merrill.
August 12, 2019
Vanguard Admits Erroneous Stock Holdings in 2 ESG ETFsAs result of an error by index provider, the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) temporarily held shares in a U.S. gun maker.