Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Vanguard Announces Treasury-Only Policy for Several Government Bond Funds, ETFs
By Bernice NapachThe fund giant says the change will provide investors more flexibility in managing risks and returns plus narrower bid-ask spreads for these ETFs.
August 07, 2017
Stock Strategists Are Getting Nervous About the MarketSharp gains in stock prices so far this year coupled with continued low volatility are leading some market strategists to urge caution.
August 07, 2017
Treasury Bill Curve Shows `Red-Letter' Date Causing AnxietySept. 29 could be a bad day to hold Treasury securities with a maturity in early October.
August 07, 2017
Fed’s Bullard Says Low Inflation Warrants Keeping Rates on HoldThe St. Louis Fed president said recent data calls into question a return toward the Fed's 2% target.
August 07, 2017
What a Long, Strange TripAn old Grateful Dead song provides an appropriate synopsis of the market environment in which U.S. investors find themselves today.
August 07, 2017
What Happens in Washington Matters to MarketsWhether the government pursues health care reform or economic growth first has major implications for investors.
August 07, 2017
Harvest Returns Launches Agriculture Investment Platform: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Transamerica debuts a new suite of strategic beta ETFs and Bats welcomes 30 iShares funds.
August 04, 2017
Donald Trump, an Accidental Salesman for Sustainable FundsInvestments in sustainable funds and ETFs are on pace to top the $4.8 billion inflows last year.