Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Behind the Scenes at the Asset Manager of the Year Awards
By Janet LevauxWho won the Asset Managers of the Year coverage and more.
June 27, 2018
Small and Mid-Cap Asset Managers of the YearSmall-/Mid-Cap Asset Managers of the Year Kayne Anderson Rudnick and Baird Equity Asset Management reveal what strategies work best for outperformance.
June 27, 2018
U.S. Interest Payments to Equal Social Security Spending by 2048: CBOThe U.S. government is on track to pay creditors as much as retirees in three decades amid growing public debt and rising interest rates, the Congressional…
June 26, 2018
America's Youth Are Waking Up to Their Grim Financial FutureAs baby boomers thank years of soaring markets, millennials and Gen Z are held back by student debt and stagnant wages.
June 25, 2018
Goldman, Citi Hunker Down as Trade War Hits Emerging MarketsAlso, Morgan Stanley lowered its recommendation for emerging market assets, citing the risk of a stronger U.S. dollar and ballooning trade threats.
June 25, 2018
10 Reasons Finance Is Going to Keep ChangingWhen I was speaking at an investment conference I was asked a question I wasn't prepared for: "What do you think the financial-services industry will look like in five or 10 years?"
June 25, 2018
Legendary Investor Jim Rogers Launches ETF: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, E*TRADE added 46 ETFs to commission-free ETF lineup.
June 25, 2018
Emerging Markets: More Downside to ComeThere are several reasons for the decline in emerging markets.