Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
European Central Bankers Said to Be Reviewing Corporate-Bond Plan
By Jana Randow, Carolynn LookKey economists have discovered that their easy money is (surprise) not actually getting to smaller companies.
November 21, 2017
3 Economic Scenarios for Investors to Watch in Next 5 YearsBMO Global Asset Management gives probabilities to each of its forecasted scenarios.
November 21, 2017
PayPal Enters the Robo-Advisory BusinessThe electronics payment firm has announced a new partnership with Acorns, the micro robo-advisory firm.
November 21, 2017
J.P. Morgan Forecasts a Drop in Returns for 60/40 PortfoliosStabilizing secular growth, though, gives investors reason for cautious optimism, according to J.P. Morgan Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions.
November 21, 2017
Raymond James Wraps Up $172M DealThe firm completes purchase of Scout Investments and Reams Asset Management and shares its October results.
November 20, 2017
Yellen Says She’ll Leave Fed Once Powell Sworn in as ChairYellen, 71, has served one term as leader of the central bank; move resolves question about whether shed stay as governor.
November 20, 2017
How to Recognize the Next GE, the One That’ll Slash Its DividendThere are a number of telltale signs that investors should consider before sticking with a high-paying stock.
November 20, 2017
Trump’s Treasury Proposes ‘Too Big to Fail’ ChangesThe list of insurers officials consulted includes AIG, John Hancock, MetLife and Prudential Financial.