Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SIFMA Recommends Full-Market Close on MLK Day
By Janet LevauxThe move would cover government securities, muni bonds and other products.
January 09, 2017
Expect Modest Portfolio Returns in 2017: VanguardInvestors remain concerned about uncertainty and the incoming Trump administration.
January 08, 2017
ProShares, UBS Launch 2 Oil-Linked ETNs: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Thornburg launched its first liquid alternative fund.
January 08, 2017
Investors Should Curb Their Enthusiasm, Warns JPMorgan’s David KellyKelly says the U.S. economy is a "healthy tortoise" that could pick up speed but won't turn into a hare.
January 06, 2017
Bill Gross Likens Trump’s Policy-by-Twitter to MussoliniCalling the latest jobs report decent, Gross says Trumps cajoling companies on factories reminded him of Mussolini exerting government control of corporate interests.
January 06, 2017
Election Leaves Millennials Pessimistic About Financial SecurityMore than 70% of millennials said the economy this year would be worse off than in 2016, the survey found.
January 06, 2017
Reagan's Lesson for Trump: Listen to the LawyersReagan learned that while its tempting to say yes to your boss, the most helpful answer is often the one he doesnt want to hear.
January 06, 2017
5 Key Considerations for Investors in 2017: JanusStable energy prices and renewed optimism about the U.S. economy suggest to Janus that new opportunities lie ahead.