Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
4 Things to Watch on Election Night: UBS
By Michael S. FischerTreasurys could sell off in a clearer Democratic victory, while the dollar may rally if Republicans are winning.
October 29, 2020
The Record Economic Boom Is a MirageThe largest expansion in decades follows the greatest decline on record — and it looks like trouble ahead.
October 29, 2020
Biden vs. Trump: Investors and Business Owners SplitThese two groups prefer different candidates but have the same top election issues, a UBS poll found.
October 29, 2020
Why Advisors Are Learning to Love AnnuitiesDavid Blanchett of Morningstar and David Lau of DPL discuss how these products have become more advisor-friendly.
October 28, 2020
Lessons Learned by a $2T PlatformExperience gained since the downturn spurred new tools and technology to help advisors better serve clients.
October 28, 2020
Advisor Group to Expand Ladenburg's Training ProgramsThe program was crucial to the decision to buy Ladenburg and will be rolled out to the entire advisor network, CEO Jamie Price says.
October 28, 2020
Schwab's Sonders: Are We 'Just a Shot Away' From Economic Recovery?Pondering Rolling Stones lyrics, Schwab's chief investment strategist is skeptical that a vaccine will cure all of our pandemic-related ills.
October 28, 2020
What Would Top Biden's Presidential To-Do List?Greg Valliere discusses what he thinks a President Biden would do first — and why it's too soon to count Trump out.