Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Morningstar Cuts ARKK Rating to Negative
By Ginger SzalaCathie Wood's flagship fund took a "wretched" 45.5% loss in the 12 months through February, strategist Robby Greengold wrote.
April 04, 2022
Gary Shilling: U.S. Economy Is Doomed Without Consumer SpendingThe U.S. economic outlook is in the hands of households, and their purchasing power is falling.
April 04, 2022
10 Best Fund Brands in U.S. and Across the GlobeBroadridge asked 1,200 fund selectors in the U.S. and abroad about their favorite asset managers.
April 04, 2022
Stocks Look Like the Least-Bad Option in a World Full of RiskBut the wall of worry that stocks have to climb is getting higher and higher due to rampant inflation and other factors.
April 01, 2022
Jeffrey Levine: Delay Social Security Benefits as Long as You CanDelayed claiming is just one of Buckingham Wealth's recommendations to fight inflation, its chief planning officer tells ThinkAdvisor.
March 31, 2022
Debate: Should the Freeze on Student Loan Payments Be Extended Again?Two professors discuss extending the freeze on student loan payments for a sixth time given current economic conditions.
March 31, 2022
10 Metro Areas Where Young Women Earn More Than Young MenWhile women overall earn 82% of what men make, the gap is smaller among workers under 30.
March 31, 2022
Liz Ann Sonders: 3 Indicators Advisors Should Watch NowThe Fed is likely to front-load rate hikes, Schwab's chief investment strategist says.