Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why Stocks Don't Reflect Improving Economy and Earnings
By Mohamed A. El-ErianThese three notable hypotheses have an important implication for what likely lies ahead for investors.
May 14, 2018
Green Alpha Advisors Introduces Next Economy Social Index: Portfolio ProductsAlso, BNY Mellon expands its trust network and Morningstar chooses Northern Trust as global custodian for Morningstar Funds.
May 14, 2018
Why Asia Will Come Out on Top as Emerging Markets Get Shaken UpAsia's developing economies are forecast to expand 6.5% on average in 2018 versus 4.9% for all emerging markets.
May 14, 2018
Flat US Yield Curve Is Big Question for Parade of Fed SpeakersAny hints that they're considering a slower pace of rate increases could cause the curve to steepen.
May 11, 2018
Want a Recession Forecast? Ask a MachinePredicting downturns is so hard that most economists don't bother. Might as well try an algo.
May 10, 2018
Democrats Should Learn How to Talk About InflationThe economic priorities will change before the 2020 election.
May 10, 2018
North Capital Bets on Its New Tech Solution for Private OfferingsNorth Capital offers a platform to better serve both issuers and investors in the exempt securities market.
May 10, 2018
Amended FINRA Customer Confirmations Rule Kicks In MondayAmended rule requires BDs to disclose more transaction-related information to retail customers for trades in fixed income securities; MSRB gets SEC OK to establish a new advertising rule