Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2016
By Janet LevauxLike in Q1, profits for financial firms generally moved in the same direction, with one exception.
August 17, 2016
Treasuries Gain as Minutes Show Fed Officials Split on Rate HikeFinancial markets had been expecting a more hawkish outlook for rates, but instead the minutes showed a multitude of opinions on when to hike.
August 16, 2016
Fund Managers Reduce Cash Positions, Boost Equities: BofA Merrill SurveyThe August BofA Merrill Lynch fund manager survey shows more optimism about the global economy and equities, especially U.S. and emerging market stocks.
August 16, 2016
The 5 Deadly Sins of InvestingThese five misconceptions will only deliver you and your clients the wages of investing sin.
August 16, 2016
NY Fed President: September Fed Rate Hike PossibleWilliam Dudley says market expectations of one rate hike before year end are "too low" given that growth and inflation forecasts are rising.
August 15, 2016
Summer Brings $54.6B in Active Equity Fund Outflows: MorningstarStill, two fund groups are attracting assets to both their passive and active products, the research group says.
August 15, 2016
How Private Equity Fund Managers See the Year AheadValuations are a growing concern, but many managers are optimistic that exit activity will increase over the coming 12 months.
August 15, 2016
Low Interest Rates: Too Much of a Good ThingThere is solid evidence central banks arent delivering higher growth and may be undercutting their own mission by cutting rates too far.