Economy & Markets
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Advisors Focus on Markets and Downside Protection: Fidelity
By Bernice NapachThe latest Fidelity Advisor Investment Pulse also finds that advisors are far less concerned about interest rates.
August 07, 2017
Fed’s Bullard Says Low Inflation Warrants Keeping Rates on HoldThe St. Louis Fed president said recent data calls into question a return toward the Fed's 2% target.
August 07, 2017
What a Long, Strange TripAn old Grateful Dead song provides an appropriate synopsis of the market environment in which U.S. investors find themselves today.
August 07, 2017
What Happens in Washington Matters to MarketsWhether the government pursues health care reform or economic growth first has major implications for investors.
August 07, 2017
Harvest Returns Launches Agriculture Investment Platform: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Transamerica debuts a new suite of strategic beta ETFs and Bats welcomes 30 iShares funds.
August 04, 2017
Donald Trump, an Accidental Salesman for Sustainable FundsInvestments in sustainable funds and ETFs are on pace to top the $4.8 billion inflows last year.
August 04, 2017
Wells Fargo Says It May Find ‘Significantly’ More Fake AccountsThe bank boosts its estimate of possible legal losses by $1.3 billion and discloses a CFPB probe into freezing of accounts.
August 04, 2017
Senate Confirms Giancarlo as CFTC ChiefTwo commissioners were also approved to help lead the derivatives regulator.