Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Dissecting the Donald Trump Effect
By Melanie WaddellSo what changes revolutionary or otherwise are in store for advisors and their clients under a Trump administration?
December 22, 2016
Napoleon Is Dead! Wait, That's a Stock-Market Scam.Financial markets have been dealing with hoaxes, frauds and fake news for a long time. The wrong response can be costly.
December 21, 2016
Climate Change Is Real: The Investing ImplicationsWe can avoid arguing about the causes of climate change and simply put our money to work in companies that deal with the consequences.
December 21, 2016
'Dude, Where's My Drone?' and Other Potential Threats to Trump RallyThe Trump rally in equities has been fueled by investors who want to believe, but in 2017 they may need to curb their enthusiasm. Then there are events in the South China Sea to watch.
December 21, 2016
Has the 2016 Stock Market Rally Stolen Next Year's Expected Gains?Strategists say the rally in stocks since the presidential election has discounted much of the support it might get from a Trump presidency.
December 21, 2016
Investors Beware: Tax 'Volatility,' Regulatory Upheaval on HorizonFriedman and Valliere look at changes in retirement, tax, entitlement and investing policies coming in 2017.
December 21, 2016
More Americans Resolve to Seek Financial Advice in 2017: AllianzAllianz Lifes annual New Years Resolution Survey found that consumers positive financial outlook is prompting them to get their finances in order.
December 21, 2016
Morgan Stanley: Don't Believe Market Hype Over Trump and Le PenThe firm's cross-asset strategist Andrew Sheets says European and Japanese stocks will outperform American equities in 2017.