Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Low-Yield Bond Market Is Back
By Bernice NapachAdvisors face the same challenge today that they faced before the election and two Fed rate hikes: finding income for clients.
April 21, 2017
Bob Doll: How to Choose the Right Active ManagerDoll broke down the four factors that he believes make for successful active equity managers.
April 21, 2017
Hedge Fund Assets Increase for Third Straight Quarter: HFRInvestor outflows in the first quarter were at the lowest level since Q4 2015.
April 21, 2017
Trump Issues Dodd-Frank Executive OrderIt directs Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to review Orderly Liquidation Authority, Financial Stability Oversight Council
April 21, 2017
U.S. Stocks Should ‘Terrify’ Janet Yellen: Billionaire InvestorPaul Tudor Jones says U.S. market cap to GDP ratio highest since '00; stocks could rise higher after French election.
April 21, 2017
Trump’s Tax Plans Coming Next Week, White House Official SaysWord comes as president approaches end of his first 100 days; key Senate panel said not to have seen final details yet.
April 21, 2017
3 DOL Fiduciary Takeaways From Morgan Stanley’s Q1 EarningsCFO Pruzan outlines the impact the new fiduciary rule is having on the firm's sales, recruiting, margins and costs.
April 21, 2017
Fed’s Fischer Says Two More 2017 Hikes Still Feels RightMarket expectations for Fed hikes have softened following a decline in CPI and lowered estimates for Q1 GDP.