Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BlackRock Says `Absolutely Critical' to Look at China Bonds
By Denise WeeU.S. life and annuity issuers are major bond buyers.
July 25, 2017
Is Millennial Household Formation on the Rise?Millennials who have been recovering from the recession appear ready to make the leap from renting to buying, an economist says.
July 24, 2017
Investors Should Sit Tight When a Fund Changes Managers: MorningstarResearch by the fund analysis firm found that changes in fund management have little if any impact on fund performance.
July 24, 2017
44% of Americans Don’t Know When the Fed Last Raised Rates: WalletHubA WalletHub survey aims to see how much the general public knows about the Fed.
July 24, 2017
Morningstar Acquires 40% Stake in ESG Ratings Firm SustainalyticsThe acquisition extends a partnership with Sustainalytics, which provides the analysis for Morningstar's ESG ratings of mutual funds and ETFs.
July 24, 2017
Seward & Kissel Launches Regulatory Compliance Service: Portfolio ProductsAlso, GuideStone Funds introduces a strategic alternatives fund and USCF launched two three-times leverage oil funds.
July 24, 2017
Bob Doll Sees Stocks Rising; Scores His 10 PredictionsNuveen's top equity strategist acknowledges investor worries but expects global growth will be strong enough to push equities even higher.
July 21, 2017
Morningstar, MMI Launch Sustainable Investing InitiativeThe program is focused on educating financial advisors about ESG investments because an increasing number of clients are demanding them.