Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
CLOs Are Hot. Plan Accordingly.
By Stephen GandelIssuers want to sell them to life insurers, but their popularity may not be a good thing.
August 15, 2018
Is the New Normal Now the Old Normal? Retooling Fixed Income PortfoliosSusan 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
SEC Charges 18 People in Bond Flipping, Kickback SchemeThe SEC alleges that "the flippers prevented true retail investors from receiving priority in municipal bond offerings."
August 14, 2018
GMO's Inker: Stick With Emerging Markets Despite RoutsGMO's Ben Inker lays out his arguments for "the most attractive asset."
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.