Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How the Shutdown Hurts the US Bond Market
By Bernice NapachMoody's explains how certain muni bond issuers and others that rely heavily on federal funding are affected.
January 14, 2019
Citigroup Reports 21% Drop in Q4 Fixed Income TradingBut its CFO says the volatility is moderating, which boosted the bank's share price after earnings were announced.
January 14, 2019
ProShares to Launch 4 Leveraged ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, S&P Dow Jones Indices launched a new index series to mitigate risks in global small-caps.
January 14, 2019
John Buckingham's Top 8 Stock Picks for 2019"The fact that stocks had such a miserable 2018 makes me more optimistic than usual," Buckingham tells ThinkAdvisor.
January 11, 2019
Sheila Bair Warns About Low-Quality Corporate DebtExcessive, low-quality debt could threaten the economy, the ex-FDIC chair warns.
January 11, 2019
Citigroup to Lead Bank Stocks as Earnings Kick Off MondayCitigroup switches places with JPMorgan, which usually reports first but follows a day later with Wells Fargo.
January 11, 2019
What to Expect in the REIT Market in 2019Nareit expects the strong operating environment for REITs to continue for several years.
January 11, 2019
In Bezos Split, Indexers Weigh $6B QuestionRegulatory filings show Jeff Bezos owns almost 79 million shares; how many will MacKenzie Bezos get from their divorce?