Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Commodities: A Bright Spot on 2019 Investment Horizon?
By Ginger SzalaAs trade wars and slowing growth take a toll on traditional investments, commodities may be investors' best friend.
December 21, 2018
Leading Indicators Show Glowing Growth Ahead: Conference BoardThe leading economic index rose 0.2% in November.
December 21, 2018
Making Portfolio Construction That's Built to LastIn the long run, alternatives can provide protection and diversification.
December 21, 2018
UBS Agrees to $68M Libor SettlementTo date, states have recovered some $488 million from settlements tied to issues with manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate.
December 21, 2018
4 Important ETF Trends for 2019The new year could bring a more level playing field to the ETF industry thanks to the SEC's likely ETF Rule and active non-transparent ETFs.
December 21, 2018
Libor, the $370 Trillion Zombie That the Watchdogs Can't KillGlobal efforts to replace the busted benchmark have run up against some serious market inertia. Officials should try fixing it instead.
December 21, 2018
U.S. Stocks Fall as Shutdown Woes Add to Fed AngstThe U.S. dollar, oil and even the 10-year Treasury also lost value.
December 20, 2018
Slower Growth but No Recession: 2019 Economic OutlookGiven this backdrop and expectations for just two rate hikes, bond investors are advised to stick with high-quality issues.