Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Are Tax Cuts Already Priced Into the Stock Market?
By Bernice NapachThe S&P 500 and Dow have gained 20% or more over the past year, partially on tax cut expectations. Is there more room to rise?
December 07, 2017
Welcome to the ‘New Abnormal’ for Asset Managers: McKinseySeveral factors are casting a pall over the asset management industry, but bright spots exist, McKinsey reports.
December 07, 2017
4 Year-End Tax Tips as Overhaul LoomsProvisions in the Senate and House tax bills could increase your clients' taxes next year, so consider these moves before 2017 ends.
December 07, 2017
Bill Gross: Expect a ‘More Cautious and Easier Fed’The Janus fixed income fund manager shares his monthly outlook, stressing that investors should be careful in 2018.
December 06, 2017
Big Investors Are Wary but ‘No One Wants to Leave the Party’: NatixisInstitutional investors worry about a buildup of systemic risks, but they're confident their own portfolios can weather a changing market, Natixis reports.
December 06, 2017
Vanguard Rolls Out New Emerging Markets Bond FundVanguard currently manages $4.5 billion in emerging markets bond assets in its active fixed income funds.
December 06, 2017
Gundlach: Tax Cut Timing Is ‘Strange’ and ‘Bond-Unfriendly’The DoubleLine CEO wonders why Republicans want to cut taxes when the economy is picking up.
December 05, 2017
Student Loan Debt Is Now as Big as the US Junk MarketThe debt presents investors with a whole different range of risks.