Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Brexit Aftermath: 5 Key Areas Financial Advisors Should Watch
By Bernice NapachDont let the volatility in the markets worry you, since no one knows what will happen next, but here are some things to watch for.
June 24, 2016
World Markets Upended by Brexit as Stocks, Pound Drop; Yen SoarsFinancial markets did not price in a victory for the Brexit vote, which is why they are cratering today.
June 24, 2016
7 Lessons From the U.K.'s Departure From EUThe "leave" decision is about much more than a narrow majority of citizens refusing to follow their political leaders.
June 24, 2016
Revenge Would Be the Wrong EU Response to U.K. ExitAs predicted during the campaign, the EU vote casts a long shadow over the U.K. economic outlook.
June 24, 2016
U.K. Votes to Leave European Union in Stunning ResultMarkets were roiled across the world as the British pound fell to the lowest level in 30 years.
June 23, 2016
Sheryl Garrett: How DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Rein In ‘Gunslingers’The hourly fee-only advice pioneer talks to ThinkAdvisor about how the DOL fiduciary rule will reshape advisor channels and change how advisors spend their time.
June 23, 2016
Implications of Brexit From 7 in Real Estate IndustrySeven members of a real estate group from across Europe and the U.S. offer GlobeSt.com their perspectives on the meaning of a yes Brexit vote.
June 22, 2016
Social Security Trustees Project Only 0.2% COLA in 2017The trustees have released their annual report on when the funds are expected to run dry, and the disabilty fund actually got some good news.
