Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Is the New Normal Now the Old Normal? Retooling Fixed Income Portfolios
By Ronald Pechtimaldjian Ronald PechtimaldjianSusan Mooney, CIO at Prio Wealth, helps determine if the "New Normal," which was touted after the financial crisis as a forever-era of low rates and slow growth, is no longer new or normal.
August 14, 2018
Global Fund Managers Pushing More Into U.S. Equities: MerrillInvestors, though, remain very worried about a trade war.
August 13, 2018
Why Import Tariffs Won't Boost the US EconomyIncreased tariffs won't reduce the trade deficit but will slow growth, according to research from the New York Fed and Tax Foundation, respectively.
August 13, 2018
Here's What Young Adults Don't Understand About MoneyIn particular, they're confused about good and bad debt, a Schwab survey finds.
August 13, 2018
Turkey's Collapse Sinks Emerging Markets on 'Manic Monday'After comments from President Erdogan of Turkey, the rout in assets spilled over into other developing economies.
August 13, 2018
WisdomTree Launches Two Actively Managed Multifactor ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Vanguard plans to launch an actively managed global credit bond fund in November.
August 13, 2018
Fixed Income vs. Fixed Income ExposureETFs have transformed fixed income investing, but there are key differences between bond ETFs and high-quality corporate bonds.
August 13, 2018
Fidelity's No-Fee Funds Could Benefit Its CompetitorsIt popularizes the move to low-cost index funds, which helps firms like BlackRock and Vanguard, who could also match the move.