Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
A Step Backward in Financial Regulation
By Kermit Schoenholtz, Lawrence WhiteThe Financial Choice Act will make the financial system less safe, and it won't eliminate bailouts in a future crisis.
May 24, 2017
15 Best States for Military Retirees: 2017WalletHub's annual ranking shows which states have the best career opportunities, health care and quality of life for veterans.
May 24, 2017
Oil Will Hit $70 Peak This Year: Raymond James AnalystLongtime Raymond James energy analyst Pavel Molchanov talks to ThinkAdvisor about his top oil stock picks and whether President Trump can save the coal industry.
May 24, 2017
Investors Are Under SiegeIt is not a single item, or event, but the fact that we are being bombarded with supersized issues everywhere.
May 23, 2017
Merrill to Pay Fine Over Trading, Disclosure IssuesMore than 1,000 trades were not executed to get clients the best prices, and investors didn't get compensation info on thousands of trades.
May 22, 2017
Understanding the Cult of EmotionThe cult of emotion makes successful active management nearly impossible.
May 22, 2017
Trump's Massive Spending Cuts Unlikely to See DaylightAny appropriated budget is going to take 60 votes from the Senate, and Democrats are unlikely to vote for many of Trump's domestic cuts.
May 22, 2017
Introducing Swell, a New Impact Investing Platform: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, IndexIQ launches a small-cap ETF.