Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Nuveen Names Vijay Advani Its New CEO
By Bernice NapachAdvani, Nuveen's current president and COO, will replace Rob Leary, as of April 21.
March 26, 2017
When Markets Don’t Behave as ExpectedWhy bond yields are falling after the Fed raised rates and health care stocks have been among the best performers so far this year.
March 26, 2017
Forget Health Care, Focus on Tax Reform: Bob DollThe Nuveen strategist forecasts a modest up market despite a bumpy ride in Washington.
March 24, 2017
Advising Clients on Social Security: Talking Points, Part 5This fifth and final installment will discuss Social Security provisions relating to public employees along with the taxation of Social Security benefits.
March 23, 2017
Advising Clients on Social Security: Talking Points, Part 4In this installment, we are going to discuss a few lighter topics: Do Over, Voluntary Suspension, Family Maximum and Filing for Benefits.
March 23, 2017
Investor Optimism Climbs to 16-Year High: Wells Fargo/GallupThe last time investors were so optimistic in this survey was November 2000, when the tech boom was ending.
March 23, 2017
Investors in ‘Bullish Holding Pattern’: MerrillUpcoming European elections are seen as the chief tail risk, according to Merrill's March fund manager survey.
March 22, 2017
Advising Clients on Social Security: Talking Points, Part 3This installment introduces more advanced Social Security topics like Restricted Application, and coordinating spousal benefits and the Three-Legged Stool.