Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC’s White Warns: ‘Serious Mistake’ to Weaken Securities Rules
By Rebekah MintzerSEC Chairwoman warned that the agency must not retreat from tougher regulation and enforcement.
November 18, 2016
Falling Yields: 35 Years and Counting, Despite Recent SurgeDespite a post-election interest rate rise pushing the 10-year Treasury yield up, this MFS economist keeps a tepid view of future yields.
November 17, 2016
Update on Asia: Credit, Currencies and Interest RatesAs we move into year-end, one major theme continues to be the search for yield in emerging markets driven by low yields in developed markets.
November 17, 2016
Moody’s Zandi: Why Trump’s ‘Shocking’ Election Changed My ForecastChief economist of Moodys Analytics gives keys reasons for his revised economic outlook for U.S. and global economies.
November 17, 2016
Yellen Sees Hike ‘Relatively Soon’ and Plans to Serve Full TermYellen's testimony before a Congressional committee Thursday cemented market expectations for a rate hike in mid-December when Fed policymakers meet.
November 16, 2016
The ‘Big Trump Rethink’ on Economy: HFE EconomistsMarkets are hoping Trump will be practical and market friendly but dont know yet if that will be the case, according to economist Carl Weinberg.
November 16, 2016
Sallie Krawcheck: Why Trump Could Benefit Women in BusinessKrawcheck put together a checklist for women on how they can assert their power in a Trump-run United States.
November 16, 2016
Gross on Trump: ‘Populism Takes a Wrong Turn’; No Bull Market BounceJanus market guru predicts Trumps one term will ironically be damaging for jobless and low-wage American voters.