Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
DOL Rule, Election Weigh on Financial Advisors: Fidelity Survey
By Michael S. FischerBesides political and regulatory developments, advisors surveyed were also increasingly focused on interest rates.
November 02, 2016
Fed Sets Up Possible December Hike While Leaving Rates on HoldToday's FOMC statement said the case for hiking rates has continued to strengthen and inflation is poised to reach the Fed's target.
November 02, 2016
Pensions, Endowments Reap Best Quarterly Returns Since 2014Larger funds posted a 3.7% median gain, Wilshire says; global equities boosted performance in first quarter.
November 02, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Envestnet Introduces Climate Change, ESG and Gender Lens ProductsSSGA also expands ESG products with two ETFs that help investors divest from companies owning fossil fuel reserves.
November 02, 2016
Which Party’s Presidents Are Better for the Markets?The data shows that in the past 22 presidential election years, only four times have large-cap equities ended the year in negative territory.
November 01, 2016
Election Guide to Markets: 5 Areas to Watch After Results Come InSeveral analysts predict a stock market nosedive if Trump wins and potential losses in pharma and financial stocks if Clinton prevails.
November 01, 2016
Time to Start Gaming Next Fed Rate Hike: Searching for Alpha for November 2016If the Fed raises rates in December, it may be positive sign for the markets, but first we have to get through the election.
October 31, 2016
Banks Amass $2.4T Hoard of Bonds as BofA Leads RushBanks are buying and holding more U.S. government bonds while they're simultaneously limiting lending.