Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Private Student Loan Delinquency Rates Decline
By Michael S. FischerDelinquency and charge-off rates for private student loans are the lowest since before the 2008 financial crisis, according to new research.
July 07, 2016
Student Loan Delinquencies Climb Despite Economic RecoveryStudent loans are the only consumer debt sector where delinquencies are higher now than they were during the financial crisis, according to a new report.
July 07, 2016
SMA Manager of the Year Mark Wynegar on ValuationTributary Capital Management's Small-Cap Equity portfolio manager shares what he looks for when choosing positions.
July 07, 2016
SMA Manager of the Year Cory Robinson on Bond DurationTJIM's Cory Robinson talks about what duration means for bond strategies in low-interest rate environments.
July 07, 2016
Why the U.S. Needs a Strong Jobs ReportWas May jobs report a harbinger or an outlier? The June report, even if good, may be disruptive to the markets.
July 06, 2016
How the Clinton, Trump Estate Tax Plans Could Affect the EconomyThe Tax Foundation recently examined the potential effects of the presidential candidates' estate tax plans.
July 06, 2016
JPMorgan’s Kelly: Stop Waiting for PerfectionWhen interest rates, confidence, earnings and growth all look good, that is the definition of a market top, strategist David Kelly says.
July 06, 2016
Fed Left June Rates Unchanged Because of Jobs Report, Brexit VoteWill the Fed continue to refrain from raising rates because of uncertainty resulting from the Brexit vote?