Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BlackRock Finds $5 Trillion Industry Now Riskier Than in 2008
By Sonali BasakThe money manager fears life insurers may be taking too much alternative asset risk.
August 28, 2017
Active Funds Are Performing Better — for NowMorningstar's Active/Passive Barometer shows better performance by active funds this year but not long term.
August 28, 2017
Rock Solid: The 2017 Broker-Dealers of the YearExecutives from the four top BDs traded views on everything from succession planning to fees, commissions, regulation, RIA issues and charitable giving.
August 28, 2017
Why Gold Is Trouncing Stocks This YearGold prices have surged $100 an ounce over the past seven weeks, closing Friday at their highest price in almost three months.
August 28, 2017
Swell Introduces Impact IRAs and Lowers Minimum: Portfolio ProductsMeanwhile, robo-advisor Wealthsimple introduced a new investment portfolio for observant Muslims.
August 28, 2017
5 Investment Lessons From ‘Game of Thrones’Disruptive technology, diversity and family succession planning are central to the struggle for supremacy in the fictional world of Westeros.
August 25, 2017
Debt Ceiling Fight Is Damaging DistractionThe real problem is probably delays in Congress gettting down to work.
August 25, 2017
Yellen Defends Financial Regs That Trump OpposesHer speech at Jackson Hole seemed directed at Trump, who will decide whether to reappoint or replace her.