Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
A Walk Through Richard Thaler’s Mind
By Ginger SzalaFather of Behavioral Finance knocks traditional economic theorists and says we definitely should be worried about todays stock market.
September 08, 2017
Pimco’s Ivascyn Says Storms and Debt Deal Lower Fed Hike ChancesHurricane season is still not even close to the peak; insurance opportunities may arise after the hurricanes.
September 08, 2017
Congress Sends Debt Ceiling, Hurricane Aid Package to TrumpHouse votes to raise limit, fund government through Dec. 8; Trump-Democrat deal creates fiscal cliff before holidays.
September 07, 2017
Rep. Wagner to Introduce Bill Repealing DOL Fiduciary Rule by Sept. 30The move comes as SEC Chairman Clayton is set to testify before the House Financial Services Committee in early October.
September 07, 2017
Bond Manager With $6.6 Billion Just Saw the Scariest Chart EverMorten Steinsland says market players are under pricing risk.
September 07, 2017
Fed Policies Aren't to Blame for Distorted Asset PricesThe author contends that the real bad guy is the free market.
September 07, 2017
What the Studies About Robots Replacing Workers Get WrongWhen Vanguard chief economist Joe Davis read a study finding that 47% of jobs would go away in 10 years, he decided to dig deeper.
September 07, 2017
Legal Arrangements Other than MarriageHere's another look at how clients' household arrangements can affect planning strategies.