Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
John Hancock Investments Seeks Bond-ETF Partner
By Rachel EvansThe Manulife unit is managing about $850 billion in assets.
September 19, 2018
BofA to Sell $20B Alt Operations to iCapitalThe sale will help Bank of America further simplify its operations.
September 19, 2018
BNY Mellon Launches New Fund Focused on Japan's 'Womenomics' InitiativeThe "Womenomics" initiative seeks to enhance economic growth in Japan through improved gender parity in the workforce.
September 19, 2018
Yields Surge on Rising Expectations of Fed Rate HikesTwo-year yields surge to decade highs as two hikes priced in; divide remains for peak rate as Fed sees 3.4%, market 2.8%.
September 19, 2018
Regulators Warn of Hurricane Florence-Related Scams"When a natural disaster strikes, it's not uncommon for scammers to rush in," said FINRA's Walsh, as self-regulator released Investor Alert.
September 18, 2018
How to Play the Bond Market as the Yield Curve FlattensInsights from strategists Kathy Jones and Collin Martin from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.
September 18, 2018
10-Year Treasury Yield Tops 3%. Will Short-Term Yields Follow?The strong possibility that they will creates a tough choice on duration for bond traders.
September 18, 2018
10 Things People Still Get Wrong About the Financial CrisisAll are the result of bias, ignorance, laziness or bad faith.