Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Most Fed Officials Backed Continued Gradual Rate Increases
By Craig Torres, Christopher CondonCentral bankers discussed reasons to speed up, slow down hikes; debate also focused on risks of a flattening yield curve.
January 02, 2018
Gen Xers Get Some Good Economic News (Sort of)Their household wealth is rebounding from the Great Recession, but their "sandwich generation" status still haunts them.
January 02, 2018
10 Data Points Investors Should Be Watching Now: JPMorgan’s KellyDavid Kelly, chief global strategist for JPMorgan Funds, offers his Top 10 list for the new year.
January 02, 2018
John Buckingham’s Top 5 Stock Picks for 2018One tip the famed value investor discusses with ThinkAdvisor: Amazon often creates opportunities in its wake.
December 29, 2017
When Buying Smart Beta ETFs, Know What You OwnLook beyond the labels like low vol and momentum to know the underlying holdings of these funds, say analysts.
December 28, 2017
Will Advisors Finally Embrace ESG and Sustainable Investing in 2018?It could be a key factor in attracting next-generation and female clients.
December 28, 2017
This Forecasting Season, Channel Your Inner GrinchNo one can predict the future, so help your clients ignore all the noise, noise, noise, noise.
December 27, 2017
High Hopes for First US Marijuana ETFThe ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, launched the day after Christmas, aims to take advantage of the growing legal use of marijuana.