Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Public Pensions Up 12.4% Return Most in 3 Years as Equities Soar
By Martin Z. BraunStrong returns on stocks and alternative investments made up for low returns on bonds.
August 08, 2017
Buffett Nears a Milestone He Doesn't Want: $100B in CashWhile that figure highlights the staggering moneymaking ability of the businesses hes collected over the years, its also a burden.
August 08, 2017
Vanguard Announces Treasury-Only Policy for Several Government Bond Funds, ETFsThe fund giant says the change will provide investors more flexibility in managing risks and returns plus narrower bid-ask spreads for these ETFs.
August 08, 2017
Gundlach, Wary of Pricey Market, Sets Cap on DoubleLine’s GrowthHe's also reducing his funds' holdings of junk bonds and emerging market debt because he says they're overvalued.
August 08, 2017
Advisors Focus on Markets and Downside Protection: FidelityThe latest Fidelity Advisor Investment Pulse also finds that advisors are far less concerned about interest rates.
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.