Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Gundlach Says Kashkari to Be Next Fed Chair
By Vincent BielskiThe DoubleLine exec predicts the current Minneapolis Fed president will replace Janet Yellen.
October 03, 2017
Watch the US Dollar if You Own Emerging Market SecuritiesA weak dollar has been key for rally in emerging market stocks and bonds; a reversal could crush that trade, say strategists.
October 02, 2017
Isn't Indexing Perfect?When it comes to investment strategy, some truths (about risk) are worth remembering.
October 02, 2017
Navigating Uncertain Rewards and Certain RisksSeptember 1, 2011, was a beautiful day. Photographer Gary Elliot was taking pictures at Swami's, a popular surfing beach in Encinitas, California. The surf was high that day, but nothing else seemed out of the ordinary.
October 02, 2017
Goldman Sachs Said to Explore Starting Bitcoin Trading VentureThe New York-based bank is in talks with cryptocurrency experts but hasnt yet formulated a business plan, a source said.
October 02, 2017
Envision, US Bancorp Launch Mutual Fund Platform: Portfolio ProductsMeanwhile, Hartford Funds and NuShares launch new ETFs.
October 02, 2017
4 Market Sectors Vulnerable to a CorrectionInvestors have crowded into certain investments and may be too complacent about the risk in some of the most popular segments of the market.
September 29, 2017
How to Prepare for the Next Market DownturnFortunate is the advisor bullish on US stocks in recent years. But more fortunate will be those who prepare clients for the inevitable downturn.