Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Positioning FIAs: Ask the Right Questions
By Peggy BresnickWhen it comes to positioning fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) in a clients portfolio, sometimes the best approach is not to educate clients about the product, but ask questions.
March 01, 2016
Will China Drag Down World Markets?China's economic and financial problems are not China's alone.
March 01, 2016
Memories & MotionThe markets are messy, and the Federal Reserve is reconsidering its plans to raise interest rates on a consistent basis in 2016. “Where can I put…
March 01, 2016
Rare bullish signal uncovered in meager month for U.S. stocksBased on past intramonth rebounds similar to Februarys, the S&P 500 will rally to about 2,160 in a year.
March 01, 2016
Rare bullish signal uncovered in meager month for U.S. stocksBased on past intramonth rebounds similar to Februarys, the S&P 500 will rally to about 2,160 in a year.
March 01, 2016
Morningstar Releases Sustainability Rating for 20,000 FundsOf the approximately 20,000 funds with Morningstar Sustainability Ratings, only 10% received a high rating.
March 01, 2016
Market Timers: Buy Stocks, High-Yield Bonds: Searching for Alpha for March 2016High-yield bond prices have started creeping above key resistance levels, resulting in buy signals for the tactical crowd.
March 01, 2016
From Clinton to Trump: Tax Plans of 6 Presidential CandidatesThe presidential candidates' tax policies vary widely. Here are the plans' long-term effects on the economy, according to the Tax Foundation.