Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
ESG Investing: More Training, Better Data Will Increase Demand
By Bernice NapachMore analysts and portfolio managers are embracing ESG investing, but many receive no training in that area, according to a new CFA Institute survey.
October 19, 2017
Investors’ Cash Dips, but Not Enough to Trigger ‘Sell’ Signal: MerrillEighty-two percent of fund managers surveyed said bond yields will rise, and 85% said bonds were overvalued.
October 18, 2017
A $4 Trillion Hole in Bond Market May Start Filling in 2018Once the supply increases, the rates issuers have to pay might increase, a research group says.
October 17, 2017
Have You Missed the Rally?Matthews Asias CIO remains optimistic for corporate earnings growth in Asia and explains why investors shouldnt believe that theyve missed the rally.
October 17, 2017
Women Invest Like Men but With a Key Difference, Study FindsCapital Groups survey of women shows confidence in their investment decisions but not necessarily the power to execute.
October 17, 2017
Gorman’s Brokerage Play Lifts Morgan Stanley to Higher ProfitsWealth unit reports third straight quarter of record pretax earnings; bond-trading revenue falls 21% to $1.17 billion in the period.
October 17, 2017
Investors Expect Robust Q4 Market Close: E-TradeInvestors eye opportunities in IT and energy as year-end approaches.
October 17, 2017
These ETFs Mix Politics With InvestingTheir focus is on stocks that can potentially benefit from Republican and Democratic policies and tax reform.