Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Low Interest Rates: Too Much of a Good Thing
By Scott KubieThere is solid evidence central banks arent delivering higher growth and may be undercutting their own mission by cutting rates too far.
August 15, 2016
Fidelity Submits Proposal to Retrofit Closed-End Funds as ETFsFirms application calls for new exchange-traded active funds; Fidelity proposal would eliminate daily disclosure of holdings.
August 12, 2016
How Greg Valliere Sees ‘the Nastiest Election of Our Lifetime’In a wide-ranging interview, Greg Valliere, chief global strategist at Horizon Investments, doesn't mince words about either presidential candidate.
August 12, 2016
LPL Details New Mutual Fund-Only AccountsThe new accounts deliver cost benefits of direct business but with the ability to supervise that comes with LPL custody, the firm says.
August 11, 2016
Why China Can't Solve Its Debt ProblemAs China's debt levels rise and the economy remains sluggish, the government's ability to boost growth looks increasingly precarious.
August 11, 2016
Cyber Stocks Slip, but Opportunities RemainAlthough several cybersecurity firms have reported lower-than-expected earnings recently, there's still room for growth in the industry.
August 11, 2016
Bernanke: How the Fed’s Thinking Has ChangedThe ex-Fed chairman says there has been a change in how most FOMC participants view growth, unemployment and the value of the federal funds rate.
August 11, 2016
Clinton Rips Trump’s Tax Plan as Boon to Wealthy Like HimThe Democratic presidential nominee says her proposals would have broad benefits for most Americans.