Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Moore Bails as Trump's Fed Pick
By Jennifer Jacobs and Saleha MohsinHe is the second Trump Fed pick to withdraw from consideration in less than two weeks.
May 02, 2019
Nasdaq Chief: We Need More Companies to Go PublicThe historically sluggish pace of IPOs short-changes average investors, Adena Friedman says.
May 01, 2019
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Chair Says Policy Has No Bias to Hike or CutBut the Fed lowered the interest paid on bank reserves deposited with the central bank, to 2.35% from 2.4%.
May 01, 2019
Endowments and Foundations Are Worried About a Global SlowdownRespondents expressed less concern about geopolitical uncertainty and global inflation, and none about interest rates.
May 01, 2019
Top 11 States for Retirement on a Fixed IncomeThese states offer a cheaper way to live, so retirees who have slim assets might be able to get by without having to work.
April 30, 2019
A Flood of Nontransparent Active ETFs Could Be Coming — SoonAn SEC decision could open the product floodgates. But will investors jump in?
April 30, 2019
Financial Satisfaction Hits Another Record High: AICPAThe stock market has rebounded as job openings abound.
April 29, 2019
The Importance of ETF Liquidity: State StreetState Street, which created the first U.S. ETF, wants investors to know that there's more to ETF costs than the expense ratio.