Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
4 Important ETF Trends for 2019
By Emily ZulzThe new year could bring a more level playing field to the ETF industry thanks to the SEC's likely ETF Rule and active non-transparent ETFs.
December 20, 2018
Slower Growth but No Recession: 2019 Economic OutlookGiven this backdrop and expectations for just two rate hikes, bond investors are advised to stick with high-quality issues.
December 20, 2018
FSOC Cites Brexit, Cybersecurity as Top ConcernsDigital assets like Bitcoin don't appear to threaten financial stability, as their market capitalization is still small, according to FSOC's annual report.
December 20, 2018
Who's to Blame for Weakening Markets?Commonwealth's Brad McMillan blames the Fed, but SPDR strategist Michael Arone says there are other trends in play.
December 19, 2018
77% of Advisors See Market Downturn in Next 2 Years: SEIAdvisors resolve to improve client experience and grow their teams in 2019.
December 19, 2018
Fed Raises Rates, Trims Forecast to 2 Hikes Next YearFed policymakers also lowered slightly their expectations for growth and inflation in 2019.
December 19, 2018
Millennial Homebuyers Confront the 20% Down Payment BenchmarkIt takes a typical couple seven years to save that amount, Zillow reports.
December 19, 2018
McConnell to Offer Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown as Trump FumesThe GOP plan would keep the government running until early February.