Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
FINRA Launches New TRACE Data Product for Academics
By Emily ZulzThe Academic Corporate Bond TRACE Data product is an enhanced version of historical TRACE data that includes masked dealer identities.
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.
February 23, 2017
White House to Enact Tax Reform by August: Treasury Secretary MnuchinMnuchin says tax reform is key for increasing economic growth, which he expects will rise to 3% near the end of 2018.
February 22, 2017
Fed Officials See Rate Hike ‘Fairly Soon,’ Minutes ShowFed officials expressed confidence they can raise interest rates gradually, while a hike fairly soon might be appropriate to avoid overheating the economy.
February 22, 2017
Investing in Times of Trump, and InflationHeres how to use different asset classes now to help guard client portfolios against inflation while contributing to total returns.