Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Foundations Adjusting to Lower Returns, for Now
By Michael S. FischerPrivate and community foundations are holding spending steady amid lower returns, but can they live with middling investment performance in the long run?
August 25, 2016
Citigroup: A Trump Victory in November Could Cause a Global RecessionEconomic growth could suffer, says Chief Economist Willem Buiter, and markets could face a short-term "shock."
August 24, 2016
Can Markets Predict Presidential Elections?Low volatility this summer may be an indication the stock markets are beginning to price in a Clinton win, according to LPL CIO Burt White.
August 24, 2016
The Me Generation Becomes the Investing GenerationBoomers get no respect but should get renewed attention from advisors, since even in retirement their assets are growing.
August 24, 2016
Time for Fed to Normalize Rates: LPL's WhiteThe chief investment officer of the IBD says that low interest rates are doing more economic harm than good.
August 24, 2016
SEC Smacks 71 Municipal Issuers for Muni Bond ViolationsThe issuers sold muni bonds using offering documents that contained materially false statements or omissions about their compliance with continuing disclosure obligations.
August 23, 2016
A Compelling Combination: Why Advisors Are Pairing Value and Low-Vol FactorsThese two factors may be significant over the next six to 12 months. Here are some of their investment applications for advisors and investors.
August 22, 2016
Fidelity Launches Global Real Estate Fund; iSectors Adds Growth ETFThe Fidelity real estate fund launch is timed to coincide with a change in the S&P 500 that makes real estate a stand-alone sector.