Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bond Ratings: 3 Mistakes Investors Make
By Rick DaskinWhile bond ratings can be useful, they can also lead inexperienced or nave investors to have a false sense of security.
February 14, 2017
Yellen Sees More Rate Hikes Needed if Economy Stays on CourseThe Fed chair was delivering her semiannual report on monetary policy to the Senate in her first appearance since Donald Trump was elected president.
February 13, 2017
Bob Rodriguez: Trump Might Be Acting; Huge Financial Crisis Still LoomingThe legendary money manager, recently retired, is as candid as ever in an interview with ThinkAdvisor.
February 13, 2017
Commercial Real Estate Executives Cautiously OptimisticThe Trump administration and a new Congress are aiming to unshackle the economy by focusing on growth-oriented policies, the Real Estate Roundtables CEO says.
February 12, 2017
‘Major Risks Are Looming’ for US Economy: Merrill’s Ethan HarrisThe chief global economist of Bank of America Merrill Lynch is concerned about potential changes in U.S. tax and trade policies.
February 12, 2017
Low Volatility Could Mean ‘More Extreme’ Stock Pullback: Schwab’s Aguilar"The market has run up too quickly, too fast," and investors need to start seeing evidence of real growth, Schwab equity CIO Omar Aguilar says.
February 09, 2017
Debating Whether Dodd-Frank Is Worth SavingIs Dodd-Frank an over-regulating recovery killer, or a necessary solution to avoiding future financial crises?
February 09, 2017
Trump Is Repeating Obama's Rookie MistakesLike Obama with the ACA, out of the gate Trump is focusing on the wrong issue when he should be pushing tax reform.