Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Minutes Show Some Rate Flexibility During Uncertain Times
By Craig TorresSeveral Fed policymakers indicated their views could shift as a result of new data and developments.
April 09, 2019
Buffett Gives Wells Fargo Advice on Its CEO SearchThe chairman of Berkshire Hathaway has clear ideas on who the beleaguered bank needs for its next leader.
April 09, 2019
IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook to Lowest Pace Since CrisisThe IMF cut growth forecasts for the U.S., EU and Japan.
April 08, 2019
Investor-Advisor Discussions Dominated by Market Volatility, Politics: Eaton VanceFour out of five advisors reported that the current political environment was an important part of client conversations.
April 08, 2019
'Moment of Truth' Arrives for U.S. Stocks After Fed-Fueled RallyA warning from J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. equity strategist Michael Wilson before earnings season begins.
April 08, 2019
State Street Global Advisors Launches Two Sector Rotation ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Betterment removed the minimum account balance for retail clients to use its Flexible Portfolio.
April 08, 2019
Here Is Schwab's New ABC Asset Allocation Framework for AdvisorsIt combines cap-weighted, strategic beta and actively managed allocations with a behavioral overlay.
April 05, 2019
How Elyse Cherry Became an Impact Investing PioneerCherry helped found the BlueHub Loan Fund, a community development financial institution, long before that term was coined.