Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Cboe, BlackRock and IHS Markit Plan First US Corporate Bond Index Futures
By Bernice NapachThe corporate bond index futures will function as a "tool to mitigate credit risk in the corporate bond market," Cboe's president says.
May 16, 2018
Welcome to the Financial Wellness Business, Envestnet's Bergman Tells RIAsThe Envestnet chairman explains how advisors need to expand their definition of advice to achieve their clients' goals.
May 16, 2018
Global Investors Expect Equity Bull Market to Continue: Merrill SurveyCash remained high and expectations of global economic growth low in May.
May 16, 2018
280 CapMarkets' Bond Buying Platform Pulls Advisors Across 'Last Mile'Startup finds success among advisors with its bond trading platform while helping advisors meet MSRB requirements.
May 15, 2018
10 Cheapest US Cities to Rent an ApartmentThe most affordable rentals in April were concentrated in the country's midsection.
May 15, 2018
A 'Vicious,' Fed-Fueled Economic Crisis Is Coming, Ex-Goldman Banker WarnsGoldman managing director turned journalist Nomi Prins tells ThinkAdvisor how removing central bank support could create a financial crisis worse than the 2008 collapse.
May 15, 2018
Fed Nominees Clarida and Bowman Testify in Confirmation HearingsFormer Fed policy advisor Vince Reinhart said both "showed themselves to be team players."
May 15, 2018
Cash Is Competitive as Short-Term Rates Top S&P 500 YieldAs of Tuesday afternoon the 3-month Treasury yield was two basis points above the S&P 500 dividend yield.