Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Longevity Is Rising, but So Is Wealth Inequality: GAO
By Michael S. FischerThese two trends "may have significant effects on Americans' financial security in retirement," the GAO says.
September 11, 2019
Millennials Get Creative to Afford Their First HomeHere's how buyers across generations saved for their first down payment, according to Bankrate.
September 10, 2019
Bob Doll's 5 Themes for Stock Investors for 2020"Boringly neutral" is how Nuveen's chief equity strategist describes his stock market outlook.
September 10, 2019
6 Economic Predictions for the Next 5 Years: Northern Trust, 2019Beware of a global slowdown, years of trade tensions and "stuckflation," CIO Bob Browne tells ThinkAdvisor.
September 10, 2019
12 Worst US Cities for Retirement: 2019WalletHub ranked 182 cities on affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.
September 09, 2019
The 3 Phases of ESG Fixed Income InvestingA Morningstar report outlines what advisors need to know in selecting sustainable bond funds.
September 09, 2019
SEC's Clayton Still Troubled by Potential Manipulation of Bitcoin PricesIn a speech before the Economic Club of New York, Clayton also talked about swelling corporate debt, the end of Libor and Brexit.
September 09, 2019
13 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2019Most financial companies reported good results in the latest quarter, despite volatility.