Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Expats Say There Are 46 Better Countries to Live in Than US
By Suzanne WoolleyJust five years ago, the U.S. held the fifth slot in the annual Expat Insider survey.
September 14, 2018
BlackRock: Shop Around for Consumer StocksBlackRock's chief equity strategist says it's been a mixed bag for consumer stocks in 2018.
September 14, 2018
Student Loan Debt Weighing on 3 Generations: AARPStudent debt can stop people young and old from buying a home or car or even getting health care, a survey found.
September 14, 2018
Schwab's Sonders: Wage Growth Is Finally Taking OffBut continued strong job growth now comes with a price tag, Sonders warns.
September 14, 2018
Former Vanguard CEO Calls for More Price Transparency in Bond MarketJack Brennan was the keynote speaker at FINRA's Fixed Income Conference.
September 13, 2018
Prudential's SIFI Status Is Still Grist for FSOC TalksAfter months of deliberation by FSOC, Prudential is still the only insurer labeled a SIFI.
September 13, 2018
Fidelity Adds 2 More No-Fee Index FundsFidelity announced two more no-fee index funds will start trading September 18 -- one large-cap and one mid- and small-cap.
September 12, 2018
US Labor Market Likely to Keep On Chugging: Wells Fargo"We believe wage growth at this point in the cycle should be higher," an analyst wrote.