Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What Oil at $50 a Barrel Means for the World Economy
By Enda Curran and Michelle JamriskoLower oil prices may be good for consumers, but it also has other not-so-good consequences on the global economy.
November 29, 2018
280 CapMarkets Adds Corporate Bonds on BondNav280 CapMarkets' fixed income trading and price discovery platform BondNav now offers corporate bonds. The expanded taxable offering on BondNav includes…
November 28, 2018
Fed Chief Concerned With Rising Debt of Highly Leveraged CompaniesInvestors who own "vehicles like collateralized loan obligations" of highly leveraged firms, could be at risk.
November 28, 2018
Fed Chairman's Comments Suggest Fewer Rate HikesStocks and bonds rallied on Chairman Powell's remarks.
November 28, 2018
Why Tech Should Still Be a Long-Term HoldingRic Edelman and others weigh in on the role of technology across companies, industry sectors and global markets, making it a must for portfolios.
November 28, 2018
Why Advisors Expect to Boost Clients' Bond AllocationsThe survey of 200 advisors offers multiple reasons for the growing interest in fixed income.
November 28, 2018
Top 10 States With Least Generous Wealthy DonorsA Business Insider report focused its ranking on tax filers with incomes exceeding $500,000.
November 28, 2018
Top 10 States With Most Generous Wealthy DonorsA Business Insider report focused its ranking on tax filers with incomes exceeding $500,000.