Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
US Payrolls Shock Suggests Dawn of a Long-Forecast Slowdown
By Katia Dmitrieva and Carlyann EdwardsEmployers added 20,000 jobs during the month, the fewest since September 2017, missing all economist estimates and bucking a recent trend of strong February readings.
March 07, 2019
Vanguard Plans Its First Actively Managed ESG Mutual FundThe Global ESG Select Stock Fund will charge 55 basis points for Investor shares.
March 07, 2019
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q4 Earnings, 2018Recent results for financial firms bounced back from a year ago, as one-time charges from tax reforms translated into one-time benefits.
March 07, 2019
Quick Facts: 9 ACA Employer Mandate FAQsHow to count employees, 2 ways wellness programs are treated, 2 employer penalties & more.
March 07, 2019
NY Fed President Williams Suggests No Change in Rates This YearU.S. "monetary policy right is where it should be," said New York Fed President John Williams.
March 07, 2019
FSOC Proposes Changes to Nonbank SIFI DesignationFSOC is proposing that decisions about which companies get the nonbank SIFI designation go through a cost-benefit analysis.
March 06, 2019
How Lessons From the Financial Crisis Can Help Navigate Markets TodayA review of Ariel Investments' experience then and now.
March 06, 2019
BlackRock Makes a Case for TIPSA slowing but growing economy, along with a Fed on hold, should boost the appeal of inflation-linked U.S. bonds.