Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
GOP Bill's Conflicting Dates Stir Debate on Early Tax Payments
By Sahil KapurThe debate illustrates the confusion that could result over potential drafting errors in the bill.
December 22, 2017
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: An Advisor's GuideUnlike lawmakers, you dont have an army of staffers to read through the tax bill, so we're here to help.
December 22, 2017
Emerging Markets Surging Into 2018EM growth will likely quicken to a five-year high next year, SSGA predicts.
December 22, 2017
Mixed Bag for Bonds in 2018While performance is expected to vary among sectors, the overriding expectation is for higher interest rates, which weigh on prices.
December 22, 2017
James Investment Research Launches Its First Biblically Responsible ETF: Portfolio ProductsBNY Mellon launches a global multi-asset income fund, and WisdomTree debuts two new ETFs.
December 22, 2017
Trump Signs $1.5T Tax Cut in First Major Legislative WinSigning had been delayed until Congress passed spending bill; law slashes corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%.
December 21, 2017
How 3 Generations Prepare for RetirementA Transamerica Retirement Survey examines how retirement is changing for millennials, Gen Xers and boomers.
December 21, 2017
US Stocks Will Gain, but More Slowly, in 2018, Analysts SayUnderpinning those gains next year: corporate tax cuts and a growing economy.