Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Federal Student Loan Rates Rising for the First Time in 3 Years
By Bernice NapachRates are rising 0.69% for undergraduate, graduate and Parent Plus and Graduate Plus loans.
June 22, 2017
Political Uncertainty Looms High on REITs’ RadarForty-four percent of the largest publicly traded REITs cite risk factors related to the Trump administration in their latest 10-Ks, a study finds.
June 21, 2017
MSCI to Add China A Shares to Emerging Markets Index: What It Means for InvestorsThe change could increase inflows into Chinese stocks and improve governance standards, but risks remain.
June 21, 2017
3 Reasons DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Stay Intact: ERISA Attorney WagnerMarcia Wagner says the administrations focus on the fiduciary rule shows how important the private pension system is to our safety net of this country.
June 21, 2017
Muni Hospital Bonds Resume Winning Run as the Affordable Care Act Fight LagsSome bond traders would just as soon see the current system stay in place.
June 21, 2017
Investors Fail to Adjust Portfolios as Investment Landscape ShiftsStudy finds older investors ignoring past market precedents in adjusting portfolios.
June 20, 2017
Kudlow to Trump: Push Tax Cuts Now — or ElseThe CNBC host and informal Trump advisor tells ThinkAdvisor that failure to pass corporate tax cuts this summer could have broad ramifications.
June 20, 2017
Mnuchin Says Ultra-Long Bond Program Wouldn't Be a One-OffThe Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee includes representatives from Voya, Allianz and Prudential.