Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Spicer Quits After Trump Names Scaramucci as Communications Director
By Kevin Cirilli, Justin Sink, Shannon PettypieceScaramucci was a campaign fundraiser for Trump and regular adviser during the presidential transition.
July 20, 2017
Fear Keeping Investors’ Cash Levels High: Merrill SurveyFund managers worried about a shock coming from bond markets or central banks.
July 20, 2017
How to Fix Social Security: Alicia MunnellA retirement policy guru talks about the stark options Americans face.
July 20, 2017
If You’re an Asset Manager Embracing Change, the Future Is Bright: CerulliThe traditional distribution model is changing and managers must find ways to stay relevant, according to Cerulli.
July 20, 2017
Bill Gross: Bloated Central Banks’ ‘Curveball’ Threatens Global EconomyThe more levered an economy is, the more sensitive it is to shifts in short-term interest rates and a flat yield curve, he argues.
July 19, 2017
Merrill vs Morgan: Q2 Earnings, Wealth ResultsThe two wirehouses share their advisor tallies, profits, fee-based assets and more in their latest reports.
July 19, 2017
Betterment Launches SRI Portfolio Strategy; Wealthfront Planning OneBoth robo-advisors say the strategies are a direct response to growing demand from clients.
July 18, 2017
How American Families Pay for College: 2017Sallie Maes 10th survey of parents and children shows that parents are saving less and students are borrowing more.