Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Trump to Approve $16 Billion More in Farmer Trade-War Aid
By Mike Dorning and Isis AlmeidaAgriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said Thursday that China is targeting Trump's political base with its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products.
May 20, 2019
Public Pension Funds Falling Short of Needed Returns This YearPresident Trump's trade war with China isn't helping.
May 20, 2019
Negative Fee ETF Is a Credit Negative for Asset Managers: Moody'sSalt Financial's Low truBeta U.S. Market ETF "furthers the relentless march towards fee compression in the fund industry," Moody's says.
May 20, 2019
China Warns About `Unwavering Resolve' to Fight U.S. `Bullying'China could retaliate against the U.S. after President Donald Trump blacklisted Huawei Technologies Co., the Chinese ambassador to the European Union said.
May 20, 2019
JMP Launches an Opportunity Zone Platform: Portfolio ProductsAlso, RIA in a Box introduces a cybersecurity platform for advisors.
May 17, 2019
'Bank of Mom and Dad' Would Be 7th Biggest Lender in US: StudyFamily lending is widespread and can have a steep cost for the lenders, Legal & General reports.
May 17, 2019
12 Worst US Cities to Start a CareerWalletHub ranked 182 cities on factors like cost of living, commuter friendliness and the number of job openings.
May 17, 2019
The Financial State of Americans: 2019 vs. 2009Americans feel more financially secure but more risk averse today than 10 years ago, according to Northwestern Mutual.