Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Chair Says Policy Has No Bias to Hike or Cut
By Christopher Condon | Steve MatthewsBut the Fed lowered the interest paid on bank reserves deposited with the central bank, to 2.35% from 2.4%.
April 30, 2019
A Flood of Nontransparent Active ETFs Could Be Coming — SoonAn SEC decision could open the product floodgates. But will investors jump in?
April 30, 2019
Financial Satisfaction Hits Another Record High: AICPAThe stock market has rebounded as job openings abound.
April 29, 2019
The Importance of ETF Liquidity: State StreetState Street, which created the first U.S. ETF, wants investors to know that there's more to ETF costs than the expense ratio.
April 29, 2019
The Market Forces That World Leaders Are Talking About NowGlobal trade and U.S. public markets have both likely peaked.
April 29, 2019
Live Discussion: Are the 2 Big Retirement Bills Good for Retirement?Follow a live conversation starting on Monday, April 29, about changes to things like IRAs and RMDs.
April 29, 2019
2019 IA25 Portfolio WinnersHere are this year's top vote getters in the field of investing and portfolio management.
April 29, 2019
Forget Bond Ladders for Now; CD Ladders Pay Higher RatesThe CD yield curve slopes upward unlike the Treasury yield curve, which is inverted up to the five-year.