Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Don't Waste Time Predicting the Next Recession
By C. Thomas HowardRecessions are usually triggered by events that are largely unpredictable in advance.
October 12, 2018
JPMorgan Boosts Loans, Citi Bond Traders Snap Back: Q3 EarningsJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that swelling geopolitical risks could spill into the U.S. economy.
October 12, 2018
Happiness Really Can Be Found in a Steady PaycheckEconomists are starting to notice that many Americans are one missed paycheck away from disaster.
October 11, 2018
SEC Releases New Strategic PlanFurther updates to EDGAR and investor disclosure are included in the three-pronged plan.
October 11, 2018
What to Do When the Market Spooks Your ClientsMarket declines are an opportunity to show your value as an advisor.
October 11, 2018
Big Financial Firms Set for 'Lackluster' Q3'18 EarningsJPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Citi report results on Friday, followed by Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs early next week.
October 11, 2018
Roubini: Cryptocurrencies Are the 'Mother of All Scams'Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Roubini also lays into blockchain and argues the "real revolution" is in fintech.
October 10, 2018
Vanguard Website Froze as Market DroppedThe fund company blames a "network connectivity issue."