Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Thinking Millennial: How to Woo the Largest Generation
By Olivia Mellan, Sherry ChristieFeel the ground trembling underfoot? It's the largest generation in American history thundering into the economy.
February 27, 2017
FINRA Launches New TRACE Data Product for AcademicsThe Academic Corporate Bond TRACE Data product is an enhanced version of historical TRACE data that includes masked dealer identities.
February 27, 2017
11 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q4 Earnings, 2016Earnings growth in the financial sector has been robust so far, according to LPLs CIO Burt White.
February 27, 2017
Vanguard Cuts ETF Fees as Race-to-Zero With BlackRock Heats UpFees lowered on emerging market and European stock ETFs; move follows expense reductions by BlackRock, State Street.
February 25, 2017
Former DOL Secretary Elected Democratic ChairmanPerez was head of the Department of Labor when it drafted and began rolling out the new fiduciary standard for retirement plans.
February 24, 2017
Gold Has Rallied to a 3 1/2-Month High; What Happens Next?Geopolitics, Fed rate policy, the direction of the dollar and Trump's economic plans could play key roles in the direction of gold prices.
February 24, 2017
The Investing Pros and Cons of TrumpWhether you or I agree with these pros and cons isn't relevant; the thinking of millions of people holding trillions of dollars in capital is.
February 23, 2017
TIPS May Not Be the Best Hedge Now Against Rising InflationThe Treasury's inflation-protected securities posted stellar performance last year, but that's not the case so far this year.