Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Americans’ Personal Economic Anxiety Down Since Election
By Michael S. FischerHealth care is Americans' biggest worry, the survey by Marketplace and Edison Research found.
April 23, 2017
The Low-Yield Bond Market Is BackAdvisors face the same challenge today that they faced before the election and two Fed rate hikes: finding income for clients.
April 23, 2017
6 Top House Annuity BillsWhile President Donald Trump pushes for a major tax reform proposal, Congress is considering 45 bills that refer to annuities.
April 21, 2017
What’s Best Investment Since 2000? Most Americans Guessed WrongHarris Poll survey finds widespread unawareness of the top-performing asset classes since 2000.
April 21, 2017
Bob Doll: How to Choose the Right Active ManagerDoll broke down the four factors that he believes make for successful active equity managers.
April 21, 2017
Hedge Fund Assets Increase for Third Straight Quarter: HFRInvestor outflows in the first quarter were at the lowest level since Q4 2015.
April 21, 2017
Trump Issues Dodd-Frank Executive OrderIt directs Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to review Orderly Liquidation Authority, Financial Stability Oversight Council
April 21, 2017
U.S. Stocks Should ‘Terrify’ Janet Yellen: Billionaire InvestorPaul Tudor Jones says U.S. market cap to GDP ratio highest since '00; stocks could rise higher after French election.