Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Citi Bringing Credit Card Perks Like Miles to Bank Accounts
By Jennifer SuraneCitigroup will begin tying card rewards to checking accounts; bank hasn't kept pace with rivals in competition for deposits.
May 06, 2019
Morningstar Launches a Single Platform for Multiple Model PortfoliosThe marketplace allows advisors to research third-party investment models on one integrated platform.
May 06, 2019
Junxure Deepens Integrations With Orion, Constant Contact: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, FTSE Russell launched US Municipal Bond Index.
May 06, 2019
High Employee Satisfaction Linked to Better Corporate EarningsA Research Affiliates advisor discusses a potential factor play that many investors overlook.
May 06, 2019
Opportunity Zone Funds: It's ComplicatedNew proposed rules from the IRS clarify many questions investors had, but other questions remain.
May 03, 2019
Why College Is Worth It: New York Fed DataNew York Fed data shows new college grads earn much more and are unemployed less than high school grads.
May 03, 2019
Pioneer of Yield-Curve Recession Indicator Says Don't Relax YetWatch whether the 3-month to 5-year Treasury yield spread stays negative for a full quarter.
May 02, 2019
Ken Fisher Busts Investing Myths; Tells Advisors to Seek 'Uncomfort Zone'In a wide-ranging interview, the legendary investor talks to ThinkAdvisor about advisors' biggest "dilemmas."