Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bonds Show Hedging Magic in Latest Test to Rebuff 60/40 Haters
By Anchalee WorrachateThere are big reasons why bonds — and balanced-portfolio strategies that rely on them — aren't broken in the age of inflation.
November 24, 2021
In a Resurgent Economy, Inflation LoomsWages are increasing, but current data show that inflation is rising faster.
November 24, 2021
CFP Board Picks Best Research Papers of 2021Topics of study included fraud, risk tolerance and millennial investors.
November 24, 2021
Biggest Portfolio News of 2021This year's portfolio headlines have been dominated by strong markets and lots of new products.
November 24, 2021
Biggest Retirement News of 2021Some of this year's biggest headlines focused on topics like the Social Security COLA and IRA issues.
November 24, 2021
Are You Rich? That's a Ridiculous Question.Democrats are tying themselves into knots trying to define who's wealthy enough to pay for their new spending plan.
November 23, 2021
Rising Inflation May Be a Lesser Risk Than a Fed Mistake: StrategistsInflation has peaked or is about to, but price pressures will remain, economists and bond strategists say.
November 23, 2021
Why Retirees Are Spending More Than They Used ToIt's not just because of inflation, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's top retirement researcher tells ThinkAdvisor.