Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Joe Boyle: Commodities and TIPS Can't Smooth Inflation Away
By Allison BellHartford Funds' fixed income product manager sizes up a retirement saver's enemy.
March 31, 2022
What to Do About Today's 'Wall of Worry:' Robertson Stephens' Stuart KatzThe chief investment officer reviews what's top of mind for advisors and clients: rising interest rates and inflation.
March 30, 2022
Which Countries Have the Lowest Fund Fees?Price wars in the ETF space have continued to put downward pressure on fund fees worldwide, Morningstar reports.
March 30, 2022
Christine Benz: How Retirees Should Invest to Fight InflationOlder clients may be feeling inflation's effects less than others, Morningstar's personal finance director says.
March 29, 2022
Stock Surge Is a Bear-Market Trap With Curve Inverted, BofA Warns"The worsening macro backdrop and market-unfriendly Fed make sustained U.S. equity gains unlikely," the strategists said.
March 29, 2022
Jamie Hopkins: Congress Will Fix Social Security — EventuallyThe retirement expert discusses inflation, CPI-E and how Social Security will fare going forward.
March 29, 2022
5 Ways Inflation Could Reshape AnnuitiesA look back to the 1970s could offer some clues about annuity innovation if inflation continues.
March 29, 2022
Bond Market Flashes Recession Signal as Key Yield Gap InvertsIt is one signal that indicates "the potential for a slowdown in growth over the upcoming years," said a Societe Generale strategist.