Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Are Bonds the New Stocks?
By Bernice NapachGary Shilling says he has never bought Treasuries for yield but for appreciation. Amid low and negative interest rates, he's not the only one.
July 11, 2016
Emerging Market Equity Funds Stage a ComebackOne key reason they're outperforming developed market funds: limited exposure to European stocks.
July 11, 2016
Corporate Bond ETF Takes In Record $1.1 Billion in One DayIt happened last Thursday for the The iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD).
July 11, 2016
A Subtle Benefit of Being an Independent AdvisorWith no manager expecting higher production as you research stocks or bonds, you can actually pick whats best for those clients.
July 08, 2016
Private Student Loan Delinquency Rates DeclineDelinquency and charge-off rates for private student loans are the lowest since before the 2008 financial crisis, according to new research.
July 08, 2016
June Payrolls Surge, but Probably Not Enough to Spur FedJobs increased by 287,000 in June, the Bureau of Labor statistics announced Friday. Will the increase be sustained?
July 07, 2016
3 More Property Funds Halt UK TradingBrexit has forced Henderson Global Investors, Columbia Threadneedle and Canada Life to also freeze assets.
July 07, 2016
Student Loan Delinquencies Climb Despite Economic RecoveryStudent loans are the only consumer debt sector where delinquencies are higher now than they were during the financial crisis, according to a new report.