Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
WisdomTree Launches Two Actively Managed Multifactor ETFs: Portfolio Products
By Emily ZulzAlso, Vanguard plans to launch an actively managed global credit bond fund in November.
August 09, 2018
Who's Departed, Who's Left and Who's Leading Among Robo-AdvisorsThe 2Q 2018 Robo Report takes stock of this changing and increasingly competitive space.
August 09, 2018
Higher Rates Needed for Today's Economy: Fed's BarkinThe Richmond Fed chief is a voter this year on the rate-setting FOMC.
August 09, 2018
CFOs Say More Increases in 401(k) Matches Are ComingThe corporate tax cut and a tighter labor market are translating to higher wages (finally).
August 09, 2018
Cryptocurrency Crash Hits a New LowDigital assets have lost about $600 billion since January peak; SEC's postponed decision on Bitcoin-backed ETF inspired the latest downturn.
August 08, 2018
Have Trade Wars Put Commodities Back on the Investment Map?Pushed to the side for the past 10 years, commodities may have once again found legs.
August 08, 2018
Bill Gross' Bond Fund Assets Fall to Lowest Since November 2014Redemptions and investment losses have pushed assets down to where they were soon after Gross took over fund management.
August 08, 2018
7 Financial Services Jobs for Non-Quants and Non-TechiesThese jobs do not require quantitative analysis or coding skills.