Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The 10 Things We Fear in Markets
By Barry RitholtzJust one example: If you allow your politics to interfere with your investing, you are likely to be disappointed by both.
November 02, 2016
Top 15 Charities for 2015 FundraisingPrivate support for Philanthropy 400 organizations increased by 7% over 2014.
November 02, 2016
Fed sets up possible December move while leaving rates on holdFed officials revealed growing confidence that inflation is on track to reach their 2 percent target.
November 02, 2016
Fed Sets Up Possible December Hike While Leaving Rates on HoldToday's FOMC statement said the case for hiking rates has continued to strengthen and inflation is poised to reach the Fed's target.
November 02, 2016
Pensions, Endowments Reap Best Quarterly Returns Since 2014Larger funds posted a 3.7% median gain, Wilshire says; global equities boosted performance in first quarter.
November 02, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Envestnet Introduces Climate Change, ESG and Gender Lens ProductsSSGA also expands ESG products with two ETFs that help investors divest from companies owning fossil fuel reserves.
November 02, 2016
Which Party’s Presidents Are Better for the Markets?The data shows that in the past 22 presidential election years, only four times have large-cap equities ended the year in negative territory.
November 01, 2016
Election Guide to Markets: 5 Areas to Watch After Results Come InSeveral analysts predict a stock market nosedive if Trump wins and potential losses in pharma and financial stocks if Clinton prevails.