Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How Low Returns Affect Retirement Withdrawal Strategies
By Marlene SatterAn NBER paper examines the impact of low returns on Social Security claiming and other financial decisions.
October 08, 2018
FINRA Board OKs Longer Arb Response TimeThe board also approved Regulatory Notices seeking comment on expanded trade reporting and margin requirements.
October 08, 2018
Bond Tumult to Hit Last Stock Market Pillar: Morgan StanleyCompanies with 'longest duration' at risk in bond move, according to Mike Wilson, the firm's chief U.S. equity strategist; a reversal would mark a downfall for the rally's biggest winners.
October 08, 2018
Tim Sloan Is Not Turning Around Wells FargoBy nearly every measure, nothing has improved under the CEO during his two years at the helm, Stephen Gandel writes.
October 08, 2018
Puerto Rico Needs a Better Debt DealRosy assumptions about what the island can afford to pay bondholders threaten to doom its future.
October 08, 2018
Which Countries Have the Most Sustainability-Focused Companies?Morngstar's sustainability atlas rates the stock indexes of 46 countries for sustainability, ESG and carbon risks.
October 08, 2018
Invesco Launches Emerging Markets BulletShares: Portfolio ProductsJohn Hancock, Legg Mason and Innovator Capital Management also launched new ETFs this week.
October 05, 2018
Is the World Getting Better? Vanguard Ran the Numbers to Find OutChief economist Joe Davis discussed how a question from his 13-year-old daughter inspired a new economic indicator.