Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Prepare for a Recession but Stick With Stocks: JPMorgan's Kelly
By Bernice NapachEven if the U.S. economy slips into recession, Chief Global Strategist David Kelly doesn't expect a big bear market in stocks.
July 05, 2018
Fed Minutes Reaffirm Gradual Rate Path as Trade Risks RiseMost Fed policymakers noted that uncertainty and risks associated with trade policy had intensified and could eventually negatively impact business sentiment and investment spending.
July 05, 2018
Trump to Pull Tariff Trigger at Midnight in Trade Conflict With ChinaThe U.S. is set to impose tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods. China is set to retaliate immediately with tariffs on a variety of U.S. goods ranging from soybeans to pork. acts starting at 12:01 a.m.
July 05, 2018
Earnings Season Beckons, but All Anyone Cares About Is Trade WarReporting season will be stellar, but will anyone even care? All eyes are on forward guidance and the international outlook.
July 05, 2018
Traders Grapple With a Big Question: Are Tariffs Priced In?After months of simmering tension between the world's two largest economies, the U.S. will impose tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods at just…
July 05, 2018
As Japan Dumps Treasuries, It's Buying Riskier U.S. AssetsOne economist says big Japanese investors may stop buying any U.S. fixed-income securities.
July 03, 2018
3 Headwinds Stocks May Face This Year: Schwab's SondersAccording to Sonders, if this was a typical correction, it would have been at or near new highs by now.
July 03, 2018
Emerging-Market Carnage Sidesteps IndiaThe nation's benchmark S&P BSE Sensex Index rose 7.5% the second quarter in local-currency terms, the best performance among developing nations.