Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Raymond James’ Saut: Trump, Clinton Wretched; Markets Rosy
By Jane Wollman RusoffJeffrey Saut, Raymond James chief investment strategist, says Trump scares me to death while Clinton is a liar.
September 16, 2016
Where Trump, Clinton Stand on Key Tech, Innovation IssuesAn IT foundation found much to like in both candidates general tech positions, but one has been more assertive on innovation.
September 16, 2016
Despite Weakening Art Market, These 4 Areas Show StrengthSales at Christies fell sharply in the first half of 2016 compared to a year ago, but certain areas of the market are showing strength.
September 16, 2016
Harvard Study: Political Dysfunction Threatens U.S. EconomyOnce the envy of many nations, the U.S. political system has become our greatest liability, three Harvard business professors say in a new study.
September 16, 2016
Betterment Played Favorites With Clients After Brexit Vote: Massachusetts RegulatorThe regulator is unhappy with the unequal treatment of Betterments retail and institutional clients during the firms trading halt following Brexit.
September 15, 2016
U.K. Official: No Brexit Negotiations This Year; U.S. Groups Want Transition PeriodA British official overseeing trade policy told a SIFMA symposium that the U.K. will definitely not begin the process of exiting the EU before year end.
September 15, 2016
Ignore These 7 Climate Change Factors at Your Portfolio’s Peril: BlackRockFinancial advisors should add climate change to the list of factors they consider when thinking about portfolio risks, said BlackRocks Richard Turnhill.
September 15, 2016
Elizabeth Warren Has Five More Bad IdeasSome of Warren's ideas could have consequences counter to what she says her goals are: helping workers, raising incomes and ensuring the system is fair.