Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Yellen Raises Odds of a Rate Hike as Early as September
By Bernice NapachThe Fed chair told the annual gathering in Jackson Hole that the "case for an increase in fed funds has strengthened in recent months."
August 24, 2016
Can Markets Predict Presidential Elections?Low volatility this summer may be an indication the stock markets are beginning to price in a Clinton win, according to LPL CIO Burt White.
August 24, 2016
The Me Generation Becomes the Investing GenerationBoomers get no respect but should get renewed attention from advisors, since even in retirement their assets are growing.
August 24, 2016
Time for Fed to Normalize Rates: LPL's WhiteThe chief investment officer of the IBD says that low interest rates are doing more economic harm than good.
August 24, 2016
SEC Smacks 71 Municipal Issuers for Muni Bond ViolationsThe issuers sold muni bonds using offering documents that contained materially false statements or omissions about their compliance with continuing disclosure obligations.
August 23, 2016
A Compelling Combination: Why Advisors Are Pairing Value and Low-Vol FactorsThese two factors may be significant over the next six to 12 months. Here are some of their investment applications for advisors and investors.
August 22, 2016
Fidelity Launches Global Real Estate Fund; iSectors Adds Growth ETFThe Fidelity real estate fund launch is timed to coincide with a change in the S&P 500 that makes real estate a stand-alone sector.
August 22, 2016
401(k) Lawsuit Accuses Morgan Stanley and Board of Self-DealingA former employee says Morgan Stanley knows exactly who should buy its worst performing funds: the banks own workers.