Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ryan, Finishing Final Term, Vows to Keep Fighting for Entitlement Reform
By Melanie WaddellRyan attributed his decision not to run again to not wanting to just be a 'weekend dad.'
April 11, 2018
US Budget Gap Hits $600 Billion in First Half of Fiscal YearAlthough receipts rose compared to a year ago, outlays rose more, Treasury reports.
April 11, 2018
2 Warning Signs That a Seismic Shift in Bonds Is ComingWhich parts of the market are most vulnerable to rising rates, and what can you do to shore up portfolios?
April 11, 2018
Gender Pay Scorecard Grades Financial FirmsArjuna Capital finds that many big financial firms fail to disclose their gender pay gap.
April 11, 2018
House Speaker Paul Ryan Won't Seek Re-Election in Blow to GOPThe departure sets up a fight for leadership as midterms approach.
April 10, 2018
Clayton Says 'Sooner the Better' for SEC Fiduciary RuleSEC chairman also says fraud within ICO community is the agency's next major target.
April 10, 2018
Retirement Plan Participants Need Professional Advice: SurveyThe latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index found that non-retirees especially would like advice on how to optimize their Social Security benefits and income in retirement.
April 09, 2018
Pass-Through Tax Planning to Boost New QBI Deduction ValueNot all business owners who have qualified business income are treated equally—meaning that higher income clients who own service businesses may need to engage new strategies.