Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Hearing for Trump's SEC Nominee Set
By Melanie WaddellSecurities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act also among five bills to be marked up Thursday by Senate Banking Committee.
March 06, 2017
Deutsche Bank Turnaround Plan Gets Mixed Investor ReviewShares drop on news of $8.5 billion stock offering and job cuts; key investor said to be undecided about participating in sale.
March 06, 2017
Businesses Salivate Over Trump’s Tax Ideas, but Will They Happen?Theres been a lot of talk in Washington concerning pro-business tax cuts. What happens, and what it means to investors, remains to be seen.
March 06, 2017
Research Affiliates Launches Smart Beta Factor Valuation Tool: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Hartford Funds expands its socially responsible investing lineup.
March 03, 2017
Asset Managers Struggle With Outflows, Fee CompressionThe growing popularity of passive funds and poor performance of some active managers are buffeting the industry, according to a quarterly update from Moody's.
March 03, 2017
Impact of Trade War With Mexico Would Be Felt Beyond Border StatesA report by WalletHub identified which states would be hurt most by a trade war with Mexico.
March 03, 2017
Yellen Says March Hike ‘Likely Appropriate’ If Progress PersistsThe March 10 jobs report is the "most significant data report" Fed policymakers will have to measure that progress when they meet in mid-March.
March 03, 2017
Bob Doll: Pro-Growth Expectations May Be Too HighThe chief equity strategist discusses how the political environment could shape financial markets and clients portfolios.