Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fewer Americans Delaying Big Life Decisions for Financial Reasons: AICPA
By Michael S. FischerThe economy seems more conducive to getting married and starting a family than it did three years ago, AICPA reports.
May 14, 2018
10 Most Expensive US Cities to Rent an Apartment: April 2018The rental market is of critical importance to both real estate investors and some of your potential clients.
May 14, 2018
Why Stocks Don't Reflect Improving Economy and EarningsThese three notable hypotheses have an important implication for what likely lies ahead for investors.
May 14, 2018
Envestnet Advisor Summit '18 Kicking Off With Top AttendanceOver 2,000 attendees are registered for the event, which features sessions on technology, portfolio management, best practices, ESG investing, strategists' solutions, data management and more
May 14, 2018
Why the Oil Rally May Not Last LongFuture oil prices depend on many factors, including how importers of Iranian oil will respond to Trump's threats of sanctions.
May 14, 2018
Green Alpha Advisors Introduces Next Economy Social Index: Portfolio ProductsAlso, BNY Mellon expands its trust network and Morningstar chooses Northern Trust as global custodian for Morningstar Funds.
May 14, 2018
Why Asia Will Come Out on Top as Emerging Markets Get Shaken UpAsia's developing economies are forecast to expand 6.5% on average in 2018 versus 4.9% for all emerging markets.
May 14, 2018
Flat US Yield Curve Is Big Question for Parade of Fed SpeakersAny hints that they're considering a slower pace of rate increases could cause the curve to steepen.