Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
With Shares Up, AIG Executives Remain Optimistic
By Arthur D. PostalAIG shares increase on higher-than-expected second-quarter earnings as the company reshapes itself under intense pressure from institutional investors.
August 03, 2016
Best Finance Tweets: Party Conventions, July 2016Fear and balloons take the national stage. Meanwhile, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel puts it all in perspective.
August 03, 2016
Answering the Hardest Question in EconomicsDo low interest rates cause inflation, deflation or neither?
August 02, 2016
Are ‘Safe Haven’ Assets Safe Anymore?"There is no safety in safety," says Tiger 21 founder Michael Sonnenfeldt.
August 02, 2016
Donald Trump, your 401(k) adviserThe Republican presidential nominee's recent warnings and opinions about the stock market are scrutinized.
August 02, 2016
Wealthy Investors to Reduce UK Exposure Following Brexit VoteAccording to a deVere Group poll of clients, 69% intend to decrease their investment exposure to the U.K. for the remainder of 2016.
August 02, 2016
Clinton vs. Trump: 2 Wildly Different Tax, Economic PlansMoodys economist Mark Zandi analyzes how the candidates plans on taxes, trade and immigration would affect the economy.
August 02, 2016
College Endowments Seen Posting Worst Returns Since 2009Funds with more than $500 million lost 0.73%, Wilshire says; universities set to report fiscal 2016 returns in the fall.