Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
2018 Will Be 'Unusual' Year for Philanthropy: Report
By Michael S. FischerThe combined effects of a strong economy and the new tax laws on giving this year are hard to predict, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy says.
March 07, 2018
Bonds in Client Portfolios: What Advisors Need to KnowWhile most high-net-worth individuals understand the benefits of fixed income, many lack the understanding to make the right investment choices.
March 07, 2018
Trump's Tariffs Plan Could Dampen Need for Rate Hikes: Fed's BosticThe Atlanta Fed Bank president said "everything is on the table" on rate hikes.
March 06, 2018
Tensions Run High as Dodd-Frank Rollback Bill Nears Senate VoteSen. Elizabeth Warren vowed to fight the bill as it's debated on the Senate floor, but Greg Valliere argues that not enough of her Democratic colleagues will take her side.
March 06, 2018
Liz Ann Sonders: The Big Mistake Investors Should Avoid This YearSchwab's chief investment strategist tells ThinkAdvisor about an assumption that could get investors in trouble and shares her market and economic predictions for the year ahead.
March 06, 2018
In Trump Country, the Stock Bulls Are Freaking Out Their Advisors"The market is up because of Trump; they all think it's Trump," and enthusiasm is so strong that advisors are urging caution.
March 05, 2018
GMO's Inker: Now Is a Dangerous Time for a Trade War"A trade war is probably more dangerous for investors at this time than at any other time in recent history," GMO's Ben Inker writes.
March 05, 2018
3 Vanguard Funds to Transition Benchmarks: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Davis Advisors launched an international ETF.