Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SIFMA Economists Expect Stronger Growth, Higher Rates
By Bernice NapachThe midyear survey of chief economists from financial firms raises their 2018 growth forecast.
June 11, 2018
FANG Mania Could Come Back to Bite InvestorsDisney and Netflix have similar market caps. Which valuation is more anchored in reality?
June 11, 2018
Franklin Templeton Adds 3 New Fixed Income Active ETFs: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Hartford Funds launches a short duration ETF.
June 11, 2018
US Is Putting China in a Stronger Bargaining Position: Evan GreenbergThe new U.S. approach to trade "abdicates leadership and isolates our country," the Chubb CEO said at an S&P conference.
June 08, 2018
Are Low-Cost Mutual Funds Now Competitive With ETFs?Pershing reports that advisor assets on its platform favored low-cost mutual funds over ETFs in the first quarter.
June 08, 2018
Goldman: Credit Markets Have Been Ringing the Alarm Bell on StocksInvestment-grade bonds have been behaving in a way that portended the last big equity shakeup, a strategist says.
June 07, 2018
Top 10 Most Influential Financial Advisors: Investopedia"Their message needed to be sound, balanced and truly useful," the site's editor said.
June 06, 2018
Impact Investing Takes Flight With Big InvestorsA survey of large funds found impact investing meets performance goals and will continue to grow.