Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Trump, Anti-Establishment Politics Baffle Markets: El-Erian
By Janet LevauxThe future of the U.S. economy is an "open question" given the political situation, says the Allianz economic advisor.
March 02, 2016
Positioning FIAs: Ask the Right QuestionsWhen it comes to positioning fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) in a clients portfolio, sometimes the best approach is not to educate clients about the product, but ask questions.
March 01, 2016
What's the Right Bear Market Strategy?Amid stock tremors, constructing resilient portfolios takes on a new urgency.
March 01, 2016
Will China Drag Down World Markets?China's economic and financial problems are not China's alone.
March 01, 2016
Memories & MotionThe markets are messy, and the Federal Reserve is reconsidering its plans to raise interest rates on a consistent basis in 2016. “Where can I put…
March 01, 2016
Rare bullish signal uncovered in meager month for U.S. stocksBased on past intramonth rebounds similar to Februarys, the S&P 500 will rally to about 2,160 in a year.
March 01, 2016
Rare bullish signal uncovered in meager month for U.S. stocksBased on past intramonth rebounds similar to Februarys, the S&P 500 will rally to about 2,160 in a year.
March 01, 2016
Morningstar Releases Sustainability Rating for 20,000 FundsOf the approximately 20,000 funds with Morningstar Sustainability Ratings, only 10% received a high rating.