Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Surprises Financial Markets, Indicating 3 Rate Hikes Next Year
By Bernice NapachThe biggest impact was on the dollar, which soared while stocks rose, then fell, and Treasury yields increased.
December 13, 2016
6 Economic Predictions for 2017: SIFMAThe forecast begins to reflect peoples expectations of fiscal and trade policies under the Trump administration.
December 13, 2016
Investors Anticipate 'Dramatic Change' in 2017: NatixisThe survey also showed that institutional investors confidence suffered after the U.S. election.
December 13, 2016
Don't Lower Corporate Taxes. Abolish Them.Business-friendly governments in the U.S. and the U.K. should eliminate corporate levies and just tax personal income and consumption.
December 13, 2016
Stress may be widening the U.S. longevity gapLife expectancy declined last year, and stress might have something to do with it.
December 13, 2016
Stress may be widening the U.S. longevity gapLife expectancy declined last year, and stress might have something to do with it.
December 13, 2016
4 Top Ways Workers Use Company Stock Plan Funds: FidelityFidelity poll finds employees often overlook this workplace benefit.
December 12, 2016
Chamber’s CEO: ‘Already Working’ With Trump to Kill DOL Fiduciary RuleU.S. Chamber of Commerce is urging immediate action to undo the rule, Thomas Donohue says.