Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How Advisors Can Turn Market Volatility Into a Positive
By Jay HummelSome answers to this critical questionWhat does an advisor need to do during volatile times to keep clients invested?while showing your superiority over robo-advisors.
July 28, 2016
Americans’ Financial Satisfaction Highest Since 2007: CPA GroupBut Brexit may mean more pain for consumers going forward, AICPA says.
July 28, 2016
Top 10 cities for best return on salaryYou may be surprised to learn which state boasts multiple top cities for cost of living and high salaries.
July 27, 2016
Democratic Platform: 5 Things Advisors Should KnowThe proposals that Hillary Clinton has announced are "fairly modest from a macroeconomic point of view," a UBS report says.
July 27, 2016
Fed Leaves Rate Unchanged, Saying Risks Have DiminishedThe Fed said risks to the U.S. economy have subsided and the labor market is getting tighter.
July 27, 2016
Global Investors’ Cash Hits Record Level: MerrillAllocation to equities dropped to the first underweight reading in four years, according to the BofA Merrill fund manager survey.
July 26, 2016
CEOs Are Paid Fortunes Just to Be Average: Barry RitholtzYahoo CEO Marissa Mayer will walk away with more than $200 million when Verizon's purchase of Yahoo is complete.
July 26, 2016
Exploring Volatility With the Inventor of the VIXDr. Robert Whaley explains how to use the "fear gauge" he created and how not to use it.