Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
If House Flips, SEC Advice Standards Package Likely to Face Scrutiny
By Melanie WaddellExpect continued gridlock, "with only a few issues like infrastructure likely to move in 2019," predicts Horizon's Valliere.
November 05, 2018
Goldman Forecasts 5% Gain for S&P 500 in 2019The forecast is about three times what the index has gained ytd following the October rout.
November 05, 2018
Are You Vegan and Worried About the Climate? There's an ETF for That: Portfolio ProductsAlso, ProShares launched a petcare-focused ETF and Vaneck taps Morningstar for ETFs.
November 02, 2018
Best & Worst 529 College Savings Plans of 2018: MorningstarThe best plans have low fees, along with strong underlying investments and state oversight, according to Morningstar.
November 02, 2018
Here's Why Investors Have Plenty to Worry AboutMultiple factors are converging that could signal trouble for markets into next year.
November 02, 2018
Retail Channels Gobbling Up Bigger Share of AssetsCerulli credits IRA rollovers for an ongoing migration of assets from institutional to retail channels.
November 01, 2018
Better Bond Market Expected Next Year: Schwab's Kathy JonesThe poor performance by the bond market this year could turn around in 2019, says Kathy Jones, chief fixed income strategist at Charles Schwab. "Inflation…
November 01, 2018
Expect Fewer Recessions but Weaker Recoveries: J.P. MorganJ.P. Morgan released its 2019 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions, which explore the changing nature of recessions and recoveries.