Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Global Investors Expect Equity Bull Market to Continue: Merrill Survey
By Michael S. FischerCash remained high and expectations of global economic growth low in May.
May 15, 2018
A 'Vicious,' Fed-Fueled Economic Crisis Is Coming, Ex-Goldman Banker WarnsGoldman managing director turned journalist Nomi Prins tells ThinkAdvisor how removing central bank support could create a financial crisis worse than the 2008 collapse.
May 15, 2018
Fed Nominees Clarida and Bowman Testify in Confirmation HearingsFormer Fed policy advisor Vince Reinhart said both "showed themselves to be team players."
May 15, 2018
Cash Is Competitive as Short-Term Rates Top S&P 500 YieldAs of Tuesday afternoon the 3-month Treasury yield was two basis points above the S&P 500 dividend yield.
May 15, 2018
Fewer Americans Delaying Big Life Decisions for Financial Reasons: AICPAThe economy seems more conducive to getting married and starting a family than it did three years ago, AICPA reports.
May 15, 2018
Should Young Retirement Investors Really Go All-In on Risk?Research from Northern Trust Asset Management puts a kink in the conventional wisdom around TDF glide paths.
May 14, 2018
Another ETF Veteran Goes CryptoBitwise Asset Management hires John Hyland as global head of exchange-traded products.
May 14, 2018
10 Most Expensive US Cities to Rent an Apartment: April 2018The rental market is of critical importance to both real estate investors and some of your potential clients.