Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC Removes Ratings References From Money Market Fund Rules
By Melanie Waddell"Reducing reliance on credit ratings to determine which securities money market funds can hold is an important part of our efforts," said SEC chief White.
September 16, 2015
Senior savers will wait to reap benefits from Fed rate increasesAlicia Munnell predicts that savers' rates will rise more slowly than the federal funds rate.
September 15, 2015
Just 18% of Advisors Think Fed Will Hike Rates This Month: FidelityHowever, more than 60% expect the Federal Reserve to bump up interest rates in 2016, the poll finds.
September 14, 2015
Investors Still Keen on Mexico Despite Political, Economic TroublesMost investors consider Mexico to be one of the brightest spots in Latin America. Why?
September 14, 2015
Goldman: Here are the stocks to own and avoid when the Fed is hiking ratesWhen the tightening cycle finally starts, the immediate impact will be felt by firms with high proportions of variable rate borrowing.
September 14, 2015
Goldman: Here are the stocks to own and avoid when the Fed is hiking ratesWhen the tightening cycle finally starts, the immediate impact will be felt by firms with high proportions of variable rate borrowing.
September 14, 2015
Goldman: Stocks to Own, Avoid When the Fed Is Hiking RatesKeep this list handy as Janet Yellen and colleagues consider a jump in interest rates.
September 11, 2015
Here's when economists expect to see the next U.S. recessionA downturn may be in the cards before the decade is out.