Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Emerging Market Investors’ Sentiment Improves From 2015: Survey
By Michael S. FischerInvestors generally have a neutral outlook toward emerging markets for the coming year, according to Columbia Threadneedle.
February 06, 2017
The January Jobs Report’s Messages and ImplicationsOne implication: The data suggests the Fed likely wont be raising rates in the short term.
February 06, 2017
What’s Next for DOL Fiduciary RuleSorting through the confusion that followed release of two memorandums from the White House on Friday about the status of the rule.
February 03, 2017
Details Emerge on Trump Order to ‘Review’ Fiduciary RuleThe order does not ... repeal nor revise nor delay the rule, TD Ameritrade's Schweiss says; DOL is considering its options for a delay.
February 03, 2017
Want a Good Year for Stocks? Root for the Falcons in the Super BowlAFC Super Bowl wins particularly when the Patriots play seem to portend worse stock market years, according to LPL's Ryan Detrick.
February 03, 2017
What DOL Delay, Dodd-Frank Rollback Mean for Wall StreetDeregulation, combined with business growth and tax reform, could lead to larger profits, analysts say.
February 03, 2017
Trump Tells DOL to Halt Fiduciary Rule; Dodd-Frank TargetedPresident Trump signed executive orders to halt implementation of the DOL's fiduciary rule and to scale back regulations in the Dodd-Frank law.
February 02, 2017
FINRA Expels BD, Bars CEO for Fraudulent Muni Bond SalesRobert Lawson transferred millions of dollars from a deceased client's trust to hide bond borrowers' poor financial condition.