Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Top 10 States With the Worst Economies
By Michael S. FischerHigh unemployment, poverty and foreclosure rates undermine these states' performance.
June 18, 2018
Fidelity Cuts Target Date Fund Fees as Competition Heats UpIn addition to cutting fees on target date funds, Fidelity is adding long-term Treasuries and TIPS as investment options.
June 18, 2018
Another Way ESG Investing Can Boost PortfoliosESG investing, by nature, forces investors to think about the long term.
June 15, 2018
Can Unemployment Rates Predict Recessions? Recessionomics, Pt. 2Part II of this series examines the duration and severity of each recession, the change in unemployment, and consider when the next recession may occur.
June 15, 2018
Citigroup Agrees to Pay $100M to 42 States in Libor ProbeThis is the latest development in probes by governments around the globe into banks' manipulation of benchmark interest rates.
June 14, 2018
Top 10 States With the Best EconomiesWalletHub rated the states based on economic activity, economic health and innovation potential.
June 14, 2018
Target Date Funds Work 'Better Than Anything Else' for Investors: MorningstarMorningstar research finds that TDFs have proved remarkably consistent at producing good results for investors.
June 13, 2018
Fed Hikes Rates, Indicates 2 More to Come This YearThe more aggressive projection reflects a more bullish economic outlook from the Fed.