Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Countries With 5 Lowest & 5 Highest Retirement Ages
By Marlene SatterWhen do people in other countries leave their jobs for good?
September 27, 2018
State Street to Vote Against More Directors at Male-Only BoardsAlmost 1,000 boards still lack even one female director; bank will give companies three years to find women candidates.
September 27, 2018
Yield Matters in Bond InvestingHigh yield bonds have advanced from a specialty fixed income investment to a strategic, mainstream asset held across most diversified portfolio allocations.…
September 27, 2018
Best Investment Writing According to FaberWe asked money manager Meb Faber to comment on cryptocurrences, investing and other topics highlighted in his latest book. His answers are revealing.
September 26, 2018
Is the Middle Class Disappearing?Americans are losing their optimism in this cornerstone of the nation's identity, Northwestern Mutual reports.
September 26, 2018
3 in 4 DC Plan Participants Miss Their Savings Goals: JPAMMore than half of workers under 30 expect their employer to help them pick the right investments versus 18% of workers over 55.
September 26, 2018
Fewer Kids Could Mean Lower Benefits, Fewer Caregivers in FutureThe fertility rate in the U.S. has fallen despite the economic recovery, CRR reports.
September 26, 2018
Fed Raises Rates and Says More Coming, Brushing Off Trump JabsThis is the Fed's eighth rate hike since late 2015 and it moved the Fed Funds rate up to 2%-2.25%.