Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Investors Look for Ways to Protect Savings From Volatility
By Michael S. FischerFour in 10 workers would not be able to recoup retirement savings after big market drop, Allianz Life reports.
June 01, 2018
7 Conclusions From the Spring Frenzy of Financial ActivityI binge-watched a slew of investor conferences and portfolio manager meetings. Let me catch you up.
June 01, 2018
Trading in Fannie, Freddie Bonds Said to Be Probed by U.S.The government is investigating possible price manipulation by traders in the $550 billion market of unsecured agency bonds.
June 01, 2018
Vanguard's Asset Growth Is SlowingNet inflows into Vanguard funds had half the grow rate of flows into iShares funds in April, according to Morningstar.
May 31, 2018
Investor Confidence Dips and Risk Appetites Weaken: State StreetAccording to State Street, global investors now have a more subdued willingness to allocate to risk.
May 31, 2018
Socially Responsible Investing Designation for Advisors to Debut This FallThe College for Financial Planning and US SIF are launching the Chartered SRI Counselor program.
May 31, 2018
Be Proactive on Cryptocurrency: Talk to Clients NowIf advisors don't provide expertise and guidance on cryptocurrency investments, they risk losing business to competing advisors.
May 31, 2018
U.S. Pension and Annuity Income Drops AgainThe number of people over 65 is growing. The number getting guaranteed income from a commercial arrangement is shrinking.