Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Guess Who's Getting Richer From Higher Rates? (Probably Not You)
By Stephen GandelLarge lenders scoop up the biggest benefit of higher interest rates.
August 02, 2018
Recession Is Coming in 2 Years or Less: Adam ToozeThe professor and award-winning author tells ThinkAdvisor that Americans are getting dangerously complacent.
August 01, 2018
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Cites Strength in Economy, Labor MarketsThe Fed statement also appears to pave the way for another rate hike in September.
August 01, 2018
The Most Googled Financial Questions, by StateHere's what Americans really want to know about their money, according to an analysis by Liberty Bank.
August 01, 2018
Fidelity Unleashes No-Fee Index FundsTwo funds will have no expenses or minimums, and 21 other funds will have no minimums and one low fee for retail and institutional investors.
July 31, 2018
Beware Triple-Leveraged Gold ETFs: Macro Risk AdvisorsBig one-day price drops in the underlying indexes of these ETFs can unleash a feedback loop of selling, according to the New York firm.
July 30, 2018
Treasury Raises Borrowing Outlook, Projects $769B Needed in 2nd HalfThe Treasury is boosting sales of bills, notes and bonds to help finance a widening budget gap.
July 30, 2018
Will the SEC Speed Up the ETF Approval Process?Two ETF trends are emerging: the SEC leaning toward eliminating the exemptive relief requirement, and the move to actively managed ETFs.