Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Advisors' Advice: Are Annuities Worth It?
By Bernice NapachSix advisors told us how they use — or avoid — annuities for their clients.
July 29, 2019
Sustainable Funds Are Having a Good Year: MorningstarSustainable funds are experiencing strong asset growth and relative performance, according to Morningstar.
July 29, 2019
US Growth to Continue but at a Slower Pace: SurveyLess than half the respondents to the NABE's Business Conditions survey expect GDP growth will top 2% over the next year.
July 26, 2019
Real Estate Pros Expect Next Recession in 2020: Zillow SurveyA housing slowdown will not be a big factor in causing the next downturn, they predicted.
July 25, 2019
Schwab to Buy USAA's Brokerage BusinessThe $1.8 billion deal comes less than two weeks after talks about such a deal were first reported.
July 25, 2019
June Stock Market Bolstered Americans' Financial Satisfaction: AICPAFinancial pain felt by consumers was at pre-recession lows, the accountants' group reported.
July 23, 2019
Bob Doll Checks In on His 10 Predictions for 2019Here's how the predictions the Nuveen strategist made in January are panning out.
July 23, 2019
Trump, Congress Clinch Debt-Limit Deal After Tense NegotiationsThe broad agreement suspends the debt ceiling until July 31, 2021, eliminating the risk that the government could miss payments as early as September.