Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
3 Cases for Annuities in a Turbulent Market
By Jason Allen, CFPA key question to ask clients: Does it make sense to take some of the gains achieved over the past decade off the table?
February 12, 2019
Robert Shiller's New Approach to Understanding Economies, MarketsThe Nobel Prize-winning economist is focusing on the stories people tell one another.
February 12, 2019
El-Erian Says America First Is the 'Obvious' Trade in StocksMohamed El-Erian of Allianz says poor political and fiscal management in Europe means weaker growth prospects.
February 12, 2019
Schwab, Fidelity Both Make Big Moves on Commission-Free ETFsThe fund giants plan to push their commission-free offerings past the 500-fund mark and add iShares funds.
February 11, 2019
ETF Investors Need Advisors' Help: Inside ETFs PanelETFs put "industrial-strength institutional tools" in the hands of individual investors, says SPDR head Rory Tobin.
February 11, 2019
Vanguard CIO: Another Rate Hike, Then a 'Permanent Pause'After a June hike, Vanguard's forecast is pricing in a rate pause by the Fed.
February 11, 2019
Ric Edelman's List of Industries at RiskTechnology will eliminate or transform these industries by 2035 or sooner, Edelman says.
February 11, 2019
AssetMark Launches 'Bucketed' Framework for Retirement Clients: Portfolio ProductsMeanwhile, Catalyst Funds debuted a fund that invests in securities backed by assets like aircraft, student loans and mortgages.