Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Natixis Plans First Target-Date Suite Focused on ESG: Top Portfolio Products
By Emily ZulzIn other product news, Hartford Funds reduces fees on four of its strategic beta ETFs.
December 18, 2016
Is There Still Time to Make Money in Oil?Or is all the good news about production cuts already baked into oil-related asset prices?
December 16, 2016
More Evidence That Passive Beats Active Among Mutual FundsThe latest S&P Persistence Scorecard shows that few actively managed funds remain at the top of their game three and five years later.
December 15, 2016
Bob Doll: ‘Trump Rally’ Hides Market RisksInvestors are focusing on the positives and ignoring the negatives, according to Nuveen's chief equity strategist.
December 15, 2016
Michael Lewis’ Portrait of Two Men Who Changed the WorldLewis book on Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman is an introduction to behavioral economics thinly disguised as a biography of its two protagonists.
December 15, 2016
Raymond James Adds 2 Teams; Wells Fargo Nabs Breakaways: Recruiting RoundupMeanwhile, LPL Financial attracts affiliated advisors from rival IBDs, as RBC hires a longtime Merrill advisor with long career at Merrill Lynch.
December 14, 2016
Fed Surprises Financial Markets, Indicating 3 Rate Hikes Next YearThe biggest impact was on the dollar, which soared while stocks rose, then fell, and Treasury yields increased.
December 14, 2016
Gundlach Sounds Fed Alarm, Warns of Selloff Near Inauguration DayA 10-year Treasury above 3% is going to hurt, the bond guru says.