Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why Americans Feel So Good About a Mediocre Economy
By Noah SmithOn surveys, businesspeople and consumers say the future looks bright. But recent economic activity hasn't appeared very robust.
June 23, 2017
Federal Student Loan Rates Rising for the First Time in 3 YearsRates are rising 0.69% for undergraduate, graduate and Parent Plus and Graduate Plus loans.
June 23, 2017
Gundlach: Machines Won’t Push Humans Out of FinanceThe billionaire DoubleLine founder was interviewed at a Fixed Income Analysts Society event, where he and Dana Emery of Dodge & Cox were honorees.
June 22, 2017
CFPB Wants to Fix Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramThe program is designed to help borrowers who work in public service after college but has problems with loan servicing companies.
June 22, 2017
Political Uncertainty Looms High on REITs’ RadarForty-four percent of the largest publicly traded REITs cite risk factors related to the Trump administration in their latest 10-Ks, a study finds.
June 21, 2017
MSCI to Add China A Shares to Emerging Markets Index: What It Means for InvestorsThe change could increase inflows into Chinese stocks and improve governance standards, but risks remain.
June 21, 2017
3 Reasons DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Stay Intact: ERISA Attorney WagnerMarcia Wagner says the administrations focus on the fiduciary rule shows how important the private pension system is to our safety net of this country.
June 21, 2017
Muni Hospital Bonds Resume Winning Run as the Affordable Care Act Fight LagsSome bond traders would just as soon see the current system stay in place.