Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BofA Says We Might Be Seeing a Sign of the Bull Market's End
By Julie VerhageTime could be running out for U.S. equities.
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.
November 28, 2016
Welcome to Silly Season, aka Market Prediction TimeTaking a consistent, disciplined approach to investing will benefit you and your clients much more than following the top picks of the market prognosticators.
November 28, 2016
Among Mutual Funds, It’s Still a Man’s WorldMorningstar reports that the percentage of mutual funds managed by women has not changed since the financial crisis of 2008.