Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What the Studies About Robots Replacing Workers Get Wrong
By Ginger SzalaWhen Vanguard chief economist Joe Davis read a study finding that 47% of jobs would go away in 10 years, he decided to dig deeper.
September 06, 2017
Trump Makes Deal With Democrats on Debt-Limit, Harvey AidJust hours earlier, Speaker Paul Ryan had told reporters the Democratic proposal was "unworkable" and "ridiculous."
September 06, 2017
DoubleLine Hires Exec for Latin America; Ariel Elects New Board MemberJoel Pea, a former Pimco and Robeco employee, has a new role, as does Heather Tookes of Yale's School of Management.
September 06, 2017
Here's What Drove Strong Portfolio Performance in First HalfAnd can that be repeated? The best performing asset portfolios were overweight equities, Natixis says, leaving them with a higher risk profile.
September 06, 2017
Buffer Equity Market Sell-Offs With Government Bonds: BlackRockMarket movements early last week highlight how government bonds can offer diversification benefits, Richard Turnill says.
September 06, 2017
How Stanley Fischer's Surprise Departure Could Shape Fed PolicyThe early resignation of Fischer as Fed vice chairman could potentially affect Fed regulatory policy as much or more than monetary policy.
September 05, 2017
BizEquity, WSJ Pro Partner on Valuation ToolAdvisors will have a new tool to determine value of client businesses.
September 05, 2017
Evidence Mounts for Green Bonds Outperforming: HSBCThe U.K. bank found that green bonds trade closer to their benchmarks than regular debt from the same issuer.