Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Passive Funds Trounce Active Rivals in May: Morningstar
By Janet LevauxMeanwhile, PIMCO has a bit of good news as investors move into fixed income products.
June 16, 2016
Bogle at ‘65’: Offers Investor Do’s & Don’ts, Shows Market LandscapeVanguard titan John Bogle talks about the investing wisdom hes gathered during his 65 years in financial services.
June 16, 2016
20 Best & Worst States for Working DadsThe latest study by WalletHub shows which states are good or bad at making life easier for fathers to balance family with work.
June 16, 2016
Vanguard’s McNabb: DOL Got It Right; Get Used to Shrinking FeesAdvisors need to learn to use technology to help business, McNabb said at Morningstar Conference, envisioning a hybrid future for advisors.
June 15, 2016
Life/annuity insurer stocks under pressureLow interest rates and the Department of Labor fiduciary rule are two of several reasons why life/annuity insurers saw their stock prices decline during the first quarter.
June 15, 2016
Life/annuity insurer stocks under pressureLow interest rates and the Department of Labor fiduciary rule are two of several reasons why life/annuity insurers saw their stock prices decline during the first quarter.
June 15, 2016
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Sees Fewer Rate Hikes for YearFed lowers growth forecasts for year and for longer range, saying weaker data merit close watching.
June 15, 2016
Gundlach Blasts Policies of ‘Zombie Fed,’ Negative RatesHe warns investors to expect no hikes this summer and no Brexit, but a rocky ride, and says negative rates are wrong, wrong, wrong!