Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How Ritholtz Wealth Found, and Addressed, Its Blind Spots
By Jeff BermanIt's crucial for advisors to know their weaknesses and address them, CIO Barry Ritholtz said, giving examples from his own experience.
March 18, 2021
Top 12 Global Cities for the Ultra-Wealthy: 2021These are the most desirable cities for the ultra-wealthy people to live, do business and invest, according to Knight Frank's research.
March 18, 2021
Envestnet Buys Tech From Apprise Labs to Enhance Client Portal: Tech RoundupAlso, Envestnet's Variable Annuity Program has been expanded to become the Envestnet Insurance Exchange.
March 17, 2021
Fed Keeps Zero-Rate Outlook, Sees Inflation Bump as Short-LivedOfficials saw their preferred measure of price pressures slowing to 2% next year following a spike to 2.4% in 2021.
March 16, 2021
COVID-19 No Longer Investors' Top Tail Risk: BofAInflation is fund managers' biggest concern now, the survey found.
March 16, 2021
Schwab's Sonders: Social-Media Driven Investors Need to Wise UpThe Schwab strategist said she hopes these new investors learn to think long term "without a calamity having to happen."
March 16, 2021
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and BofA Set to Distribute Stimulus Payments on WednesdayWhen the banks told customers they wouldn't receive stimulus money until this week, consumers flooded social media with complaints.
March 15, 2021
Schwab Sees 'Massive Surge' in Social Media-Influenced TradingSchwab's core net new assets were $51.4 billion last month, while total client assets were $6.9 trillion.