Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Exploring Volatility With the Inventor of the VIX
By Mike PattonDr. Robert Whaley explains how to use the "fear gauge" he created and how not to use it.
July 25, 2016
What the Fed Will and Won't Do This WeekThe Fed's policy making body likely won't raise rates this week, but watch for some repricing of shorter-maturity U.S. Treasury securities.
July 25, 2016
ETF Assets Set Records in JuneFixed income exchange-traded funds and products led asset gathering in first half, according to ETFGI.
July 25, 2016
Why a Falling Dollar Doesn't Always Mean Big Gains for CommoditiesThe impact of a falling or rising dollar varies among commodities because of different supply/demand fundamentals and other factors.
July 22, 2016
GOP Platform: 4 Things Advisors Should KnowAccording to the platform, Republicans want to gut Dodd-Frank and reinstate Glass-Steagall.
July 22, 2016
This Bull Market Is Powered By Your Indifference: Barry RitholtzThe bull market really began in 2013... By that measure, this bull market is only three years old and could easily have a long way to go.
July 22, 2016
There’s Still One Indicator That’s Warning of Recession: Deutsche BankThe unemployment rate is below 5%, manufacturing is picking up, and jobless claims are falling, but Deutsche Bank says there's still reason to worry.
July 22, 2016
How to Save Retired Clients Thousands in Medicare CostsWealthier clients can save tens of thousands of dollars in Medicare premiums by using savings vehicles that the government doesn't consider in its income calculations.