Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Income
By Scott StolzFor annuity holders, the lifetime income benefit is a powerful vehicle when handled right.
May 20, 2016
Market Volatility, Election Dim Charitable Giving ProspectsAtlas of Giving reports no growth in the first quarter and predicts a decline for the year.
May 20, 2016
Election ‘Uncertainty’ Isn’t Messing With MarketThe word "uncertainty" doesn't mean what you think it means, Barry Ritholtz writes.
May 19, 2016
Dealing With Volatility in AsiaThere has been much concern over market turmoil recently, which begs the question: how do investors deal with volatility?
May 19, 2016
Brazil’s stocks fall as Fed concern adds to local economic woesThe flight to quality rekindled after the Feds April meeting minutes indicated policymakers may increase rates in June.
May 19, 2016
Warren Buffett Falls Into the Confidence TrapThe Oracle sees great prosperity ahead. However, the past is an imperfect guarantor of the future.
May 19, 2016
Fed puts June rate increase on table provided economy says 'Go'Federal Reserve officials want to raise interest rates in June. Now, it is up to the U.S. economy to confirm their view that slow growth in the first quarter was temporary.
May 18, 2016
Why Advisors Need to Manage Investors' ExpectationsAn investment panel at Envestnet's Advisor Summit in Chicago suggests that advisors think long term and expect little in the short term.