Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
U.S. Stocks Surge in Best Rally Since 2009
By Jeremy Herron and Vildana HajricMarket wrap up: Stock market surge gives upbeat news to investors.
December 26, 2018
Shutdown Enters Fifth Day Amid Impasse Over Trump's Border WallAmong the departments without funding are Justice and Treasury; independent agencies like the SEC are also affected.
December 26, 2018
CFPB Isn't Using a Process to Evaluate Consumer Risk: GAOA GAO report states the CFPB fails to use information from its market monitoring and other sources to determine serious consumer problems.
December 24, 2018
Emerging Markets Expected to Outperform in 2019 (for Real This Time)Growth in 2018 was slower than expected, but many EM countries are set up for a longer-term expansion, analysts say.
December 24, 2018
The Bear Market Is Coming. But When?Investors should prepare for a choppy ride, strategists say.
December 24, 2018
Mnuchin Bid to Calm Markets Risks Making Bad Situation WorseA Manulife asset manager wonders if a 'bigger, broader issue' might not be involved.
December 23, 2018
Bob Rodriguez: Recent Market Turmoil a 'Preamble' to Bigger CrisisThe ex-fund manager tells ThinkAdvisor why a recession could occur in 2019 and why he left the market.
December 21, 2018
Leveraged Loan Exodus Deepens as Outflows Top $3 BillionThis is the fifth straight week of outflows in excess of $1 billion.