Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Bans Wells Fargo From Growing After Repeat Scandals
By Jesse Hamilton, Laura J. Keller & Shahien NasiripourThe sanctions were announced just hours before Chair Janet Yellen's term came to an end.
February 02, 2018
Market Bulls Won’t Want the Patriots to Win the Super Bowl; Here's WhyThe S&P 500 Index has performed better when NFC teams have won, according to LPL's Ryan Detrick.
February 02, 2018
Muni Market Poised for Biggest Weekly Drop Since Trump’s ElectionMuni bond yields rose about 18 basis points this week, following the hike in Treasury yields.
February 02, 2018
What’s Behind Friday’s Stock Selloff and Market’s Worst Week in 2 YearsThe Dow lost almost 700 points on Friday, the S&P 500 had its worst day since 2016 and 10-year bond yields seem headed for 3%.
February 02, 2018
BlackRock Asks Companies to Explain Dearth of Women on BoardsThe world's largest asset managers sent letters to all Russell 1000 companies with fewer than than two women on their boards.
February 02, 2018
These Are the Top-Performing Robo-Advisors Over the Past 2 YearsThe Robo Report compared the performance of balanced taxable portfolios for seven digital advisors.
February 02, 2018
If the Fed Is Right, Then Markets Are in TroubleMeeting the 2% inflation goal could signal a downturn.
February 02, 2018
‘Off the Charts’ Sharpe Ratio Could Signal Time for Caution in 2018Last year brought low volatility and high returns. Don't expect those conditions to last.