Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bitcoin Is an Implausible Currency
By Megan McArdleIt's not competitive as a payment system, so maybe its value is as money. But it makes terrible money.
December 27, 2017
GOP Bill's Conflicting Dates Stir Debate on Early Tax PaymentsThe debate illustrates the confusion that could result over potential drafting errors in the bill.
December 27, 2017
Ed Yardeni: What the New Tax Law Will, and Won’t, Do for the EconomyThe investment strategist tells ThinkAdvisor who the big losers are under the tax revamp and why the measure is "remarkably progressive" for a GOP plan.
December 26, 2017
Republicans and Democrats Gird for Big Congress Fight in JanuaryPaul Ryan would still like to make big changes in Medicare.
December 22, 2017
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: An Advisor’s GuideUnlike lawmakers, you dont have an army of staffers to read through the tax bill, so we're here to help.
December 22, 2017
Emerging Markets Surging Into 2018EM growth will likely quicken to a five-year high next year, SSGA predicts.
December 22, 2017
Mixed Bag for Bonds in 2018While performance is expected to vary among sectors, the overriding expectation is for higher interest rates, which weigh on prices.
December 22, 2017
James Investment Research Launches Its First Biblically Responsible ETF: Portfolio ProductsBNY Mellon launches a global multi-asset income fund, and WisdomTree debuts two new ETFs.