Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Watch the US Dollar if You Own Emerging Market Securities
By Bernice NapachA weak dollar has been key for rally in emerging market stocks and bonds; a reversal could crush that trade, say strategists.
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.
September 29, 2017
Trump Says He'll Decide on New Fed Chair in Two to Three WeeksFed chair Janet Yellen considered to be among candidates; Warsh and Powell interviewed as Trump, Mnuchin consider options.
September 29, 2017
Broad Strokes of Tax Reform Released in GOP FrameworkThe GOP tax framework aims to simplify the tax code for both individuals and small businesses while reducing the tax burden at both levels.
September 29, 2017
Senate Budget Won't Allow Full ACA DefundingRepublicans intend to use the budget resolution to push through as much as $1.5 trillion of tax cuts in the coming months.