Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Trump 2020 Budget Squeezes Social Security, Medicare: Alicia Munnell
By Melanie WaddellSen. Bernie Sanders tweeted that the budget is "breathtaking in its cruelty."
March 11, 2019
Trump's $4.7 Trillion Budget Headed for Rejection by CongressClashes with Congress could lead to another shutdown as Trump asks for $8.6 billion more for a border wall.
March 11, 2019
Goldman Sachs Launches ETFs That Invest in Innovators: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Schwab trimmed fees on three equity ETFs and Defiance ETFs announced the launch of a 5G ETF.
March 11, 2019
Narrowing Gender Pay and Power Gaps Could Boost Growth, MarketsHigher pay for women and more executive positions could give markets the jolt they need, studies find.
March 10, 2019
Bull Market Turns 10: Do You Know Where Your Portfolio Is?If you haven't rebalanced in a while, you may be in for a shock, Envestnet's Tim Clift says.
March 08, 2019
Treasury Gauge Points to Fed Cuts as Growth Outlook DarkensA gauge of economic health closely watched by the Fed is flashing warning signs.
March 08, 2019
US Payrolls Shock Suggests Dawn of a Long-Forecast SlowdownEmployers added 20,000 jobs during the month, the fewest since September 2017, missing all economist estimates and bucking a recent trend of strong February readings.
March 08, 2019
Clayton: SEC Plans to Update Equity Market Rules This YearThe plans address issues raised in a series of roundtables with market participants and investors last year.