Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
State Street Wants Companies to Disclose Climate-Related Strategies
By Bernice NapachThe third largest asset manager has issued a 4-point disclosure guide for oil and gas, utilities and mining companies.
August 17, 2017
Investors ‘Wary and Anxious’ Despite Market RallyThe latest results of Eaton Vances top-of-mind survey are more uncertain that weve seen in the past, John Moninger says.
August 17, 2017
Market Volatility Won’t Stay Low for LongMarkets can get turbulent very quickly too quickly for investors to alter their portfolios.
August 17, 2017
List of Money Managers Cutting Junk Bond Exposure Is GrowingMany cite the rich valuation of the sector, which makes it more vulnerable than other bond market sectors during a selloff.
August 17, 2017
25 Best US Cities for Retirement: 2017Out of the 150 most populous cities, these 25 got (mostly) high marks from WalletHub in four categories.
August 17, 2017
DFA Announces Second Leadership Shakeup This YearCo-CEO Eduardo Repetto is leaving; current co-CIO Gerard O'Reilly will replaces him in September.
August 17, 2017
Household Debt Rises to Record $12.8 Trillion: NY FedThe second-quarter New York Fed report also highlighted an increase in newly delinquent credit card debt.
August 16, 2017
FOMC Debates Inflation Outlook, Minutes ShowThe debate could affect the timing of future rate hikes. Policymakers didn't specify a date to start reducing the Fed's balance sheet.