Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
More Cryptocurrency ETFs Are Coming: Portfolio Products
By Emily ZulzREX Shares and investment manager Brian Kelly partner to develop a line of ETFs tied to cryptocurrencies.
January 04, 2018
Stock Market Hits and Misses for 2017: LPLLPL counts its 2017 stock market forecast as one of its misses.
January 04, 2018
Dow Tops 25,000 as Global Stock Markets RallyA stronger-than expected private payroll report lifted stock prices. The Labor Department releases its December jobs report Friday.
January 04, 2018
Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2018We're moving from a smooth gallop to a bumpy grind, the Nuveen chief equity strategist says.
January 04, 2018
GMO’s Grantham: Brace for a Melt-Up in Next 2 YearsThe GMO co-founder explains why he thinks a melt-up or end phase of a bubble is likely within the next six months to two years.
January 03, 2018
Bitcoin Loses Dazzle as Second-Tier Crypto Coins Catch UpThe paper value of all cryptocurrencies has more than doubled to nearly $700 billion in the past month.
January 03, 2018
Most Fed Officials Backed Continued Gradual Rate IncreasesCentral bankers discussed reasons to speed up, slow down hikes; debate also focused on risks of a flattening yield curve.
January 03, 2018
Schwab Adds 12 Commission-Free ETFs to PlatformA dozen new ETFs are added to its ETF OneSource platform effective today nine stock funds and three bond funds.