Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 Key Dates That Could Move Markets
By Emily ZulzSinead Colton of Mellon Capital says the final weeks of the year and the next 12 months could prove interesting.
December 01, 2016
Beware of Data Mining: Market Lessons From the ElectionIf a gold mine is a hole with a liar standing on top, a successful data miner is a quant with data lying to himself.
December 01, 2016
3 Topics for Year-End Client Talks — Searching for Alpha for December 2016With the Fed expected to raise rates, you may want to speak to clients on the makeup of their portfolios.
November 29, 2016
Financial Planners Play Therapist to Paralyzed LiberalsPost-election, advisors find themselves playing political therapists for distraught progressive clients, coaxing them to stick to investment plans.
November 29, 2016
Oil Tumbles as Saudi-Iranian Discord Puts OPEC Agreement at RiskSaudi Arabia insists all OPEC members agree to production cuts for pact to take effect; Iran's oil minister says his nation won't cut output.
November 29, 2016
U.S. Growth Could Continue for 3 More Years: T. Rowe PriceThe investment firm is optimistic about the near term but is awaiting clarity on Trump's economic plans.
November 29, 2016
Financial Advisors Voted Overwhelmingly for Trump: FSI PollFinancial advisors favored Trump over Clinton by a ratio of more than 3 to 1, according to a post-election poll from FSI.
November 29, 2016
The Blue State Plan to Fix RetirementCalifornia, Oregon, Illinois, Maryland and Connecticut want more workers to have the chance to save for retirement at work.