Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Many Fed Officials Said June Liftoff Unlikely, Minutes Show
By thinkadvisorFed officials last month didnt expect to raise rates in June even as they concluded that a first-quarter economic slowdown was unlikely to persist.
May 19, 2015
Former BofA Exec Sentenced Over Muni Bond FraudThe 26-month prison sentence is tied to an eight-year scheme that involved 18 people and one corporation, the DOJ says.
May 19, 2015
Fed Might Take Backdoor Approach to Interest Rate Hike: Bill GreinerRather than raising the discount or fed funds rate in coming months, the Federal Reserve might strike somewhere else first, the investment strategist says.
May 18, 2015
DI Insurance: How to fix the money management conversationWe need to change the money management conversation now. Lead with income protection, instead of making it an after-thought.
May 18, 2015
DI Insurance: How to fix the money management conversationWe need to change the money management conversation now. Lead with income protection, instead of making it an after-thought.
May 18, 2015
On Economy, Wall Street Sulks as Main Street ExultsA new BofA Merrill report says go to cash while a broad-based sentiment survey shows small businesses feeling upbeat.
May 18, 2015
30 Worst Paying College Majors: 2015Data collected by PayScale shows the university degrees with the least payback.
May 15, 2015
New College Grads Finally Get Job Market on UpswingBoth underemployment and jobless rates for recent college graduates are now falling, according to the New York Fed.