Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
High US Stock Valuations May Bruise Economic Sweet Spot
By Michael S. FischerA number of asset classes are rallying thanks to market conditions, but the downside potential outweighs the upside, Russell Investments says.
September 28, 2017
Bridgewater’s Dalio: ‘Radical’ Methods, ‘Radical’ ResultsThe famed Bridgewater founder discusses with ThinkAdvisor the state of the markets, his advice for wealth managers and the embarrassing mistake that supercharged his career.
September 27, 2017
Tax-Cut Cash Could End Up in Unexpected PlacesTraders are expecting companies to invest more under a reformed tax regime. But they may be getting ahead of themselves.
September 27, 2017
Democrats Blast Trump Tax Outline, See ‘Rothification’ of 401(k) PlansAdvocates for retirement savers had a mixed reaction to the tax reform blueprint.
September 26, 2017
So Few Market Winners, So Much Dead WeightJust 4% of public companies account for all of the gains. How can investors find the top-performing stocks and should they even bother trying?
September 26, 2017
Sen. Shelby Doesn't Think Trump Will Reappoint Yellen to FedThe Republican senator from Alabama had spoken with Trump about the Fed before discussing his expectations on Bloomberg TV.
September 26, 2017
Building the New Berlin Tax Wall: Treasury’s Anti-Inversion RegulationsThe analogy of U.S. corporate tax policy is the Berlin Wall, because it clearly illustrates the melding of bad policy and all-but-certain failure.
September 25, 2017
More Reasons to Avoid Long-Term BondsInvestors seeking higher bond yields this year are likely to be disappointed despite indications of another Fed hike.