Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Goldman Sees '19 as Another Weak Year
By Christopher AnsteyDespite this outlook, analysts with Goldman Sachs have an overweight call on stocks and an underweight call on bonds, though they recommend a bigger holding of cash than benchmarks suggest.
December 03, 2018
Should Tax Hikes Need Supermajority Vote? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to ThumbA Democratic leader's proposal is meant to protect lower- and middle-income taxpayers.
December 03, 2018
Advisors Say Investors Need Wake-Up Call to Fixed Income's BenefitsInvestors are seeking income mainly through dividend-paying equities, a survey says.
December 03, 2018
Wells Fargo Announces New Retirement Income Planning Center: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Natixis and Loomis Sayles partnered to launch a new index that offers a stable risk profile.
December 03, 2018
Outflows From Actively Managed Equity Funds Slow: GoldmanInflows into passive funds also slowed, the report shows.
November 30, 2018
What Oil at $50 a Barrel Means for the World EconomyLower oil prices may be good for consumers, but it also has other not-so-good consequences on the global economy.
November 30, 2018
Massive Data Breach Affects 500 Million Marriott-Starwood CustomersCybersecurity experts note how unusual this breach is due to the fact it's been going on for more than four years.
November 29, 2018
Stock Prices Follow a Pretty Reliable Pattern Before a Fed DecisionA new report from the New York Fed discloses a relationship that goes beyond the usual macro one.