Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Behind the Bond Boom No One Saw Coming
By Brian ChappattaIn 2019, every key U.S. bond market posted positive returns, according to Bloomberg Barclays index data.
December 31, 2019
Why the Stocks of Indexers Topped the Index in 2019Stocks of S&P Global and MSCI, which create financial indexes, soared in the past 12 months.
December 30, 2019
The Muni Bond Market's Biggest Credit Risk: Climate ChangeThe risk isn't priced into bonds yet, but 2020 could change that.
December 30, 2019
How a TAMP Can Help Advisors in Times of Market TurmoilThose who don't use one may be forced to choose between focusing on reallocating portfolios or trying to reassure clients.
December 30, 2019
Vanguard Lowers Expense Ratios on 9 ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, LifeYield announced a new integration with Orion Advisor Tech, a division of Orion Advisor Solutions.
December 30, 2019
Is 2020 When the 37-Year Bond Bull Market Ends?The muni bond market is expected to stay strong, while the leveraged loan market is growing more risky.
December 27, 2019
Gary Shilling: 4 Shocks That Could Upend the Market ExpansionShilling is is no longer saying the U.S. economy is in a recession, but he still has concerns.
December 27, 2019
Why 2020 May Be the Turning Point for Emerging MarketsAfter a year of trade tariffs, Asian markets could break out, giving double-digit boosts to portfolios.