Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bond Investors Just Swapped Credit Risk for Duration Risk
By Luke KawaThey exchanged $1.9 billion in the two biggest junk bond ETFs for four investment grade ETFs more sensitive to a change in interest rates.
November 09, 2017
17 Hottest States for Jobs as a Financial AdvisorAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these states show surging job growth for financial advisors through 2024.
November 08, 2017
Emerging Markets: Opportunities Abound, but Beware the IndexBy owning the common passive EM equity strategies, investors could be exposed to far more risk than they realize.
November 07, 2017
2018 Social Security COLA to Be Wiped Out by Medicare Premium HikeMost or all of the 2% COLA will be spent on the expected increase in Medicare premiums, according to The Senior Citizens League.
November 07, 2017
Wells Fargo Finally Launches Its Robo-Advisory ServiceIntuitive Investor is available for clients with a minimum $10,000 in assets for a fee of 50 basis points.
November 07, 2017
‘Rothification’ of 401(k)s Likely in Senate Tax PlanTax and budget analysts give mixed reviews of the House bill, which is being amended.
November 06, 2017
4 Warning Signs Investors Shouldn’t IgnoreAward-winning reporter Diana Henriques tells ThinkAdvisor about the big warning investors missed before Black Monday and why conditions are ripe for another major panic.
November 06, 2017
GMO: Don’t Blame Tech for Stocks’ OvervaluationThe so-called FAANG stocks are up 36% on average year to date through September. But there's more to the story, GMO strategists write.