Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Best and Worst ETFs of 2016: Morningstar
By Bernice NapachThe 'valedictorian of the ETF class of 2016' is Vanguard's VIGI, with its low cost and strong 'moat,' writes Ben Johnson of Morningstar.
December 27, 2016
Banks, Broker-Dealers Poised for a 'Terrific' 2017Dick Bove and other analysts are bullish on large financial companies, and their BDs, for a host of reasons.
December 27, 2016
Case-Shiller Home Price Index Extends Winning StreakS&Ps David Blitzer warns, however, that home prices cannot rise faster than incomes and inflation indefinitely.
December 27, 2016
31% Cut in Social Security Benefits Needed by 2031: CBOAn earlier report from the Social Security Trust Fund projected a 21% cut in benefits beginning in 2034 if the status quo remains.
December 27, 2016
Dow Flirtation With 20,000: A Ceiling or the Santa Claus Rally?Brad McMillan of Commonwealth and Jeff Saut of Raymond James are optimistic over a sustained bull market in 2017, this one driven by actual earnings.
December 27, 2016
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps to Highest Level Since 2001Measure of Americans expectations surges to a 13-year high after Trump election; more households expect better economy, labor market in year ahead.
December 22, 2016
How to Invest in an Uncertain Bond MarketIs the bond market pricing in too many Fed rate hikes like it did a year ago?
December 22, 2016
2017 Markets: The Great UnknownInvestment Advisor's Asset Allocation panelists Gary Shilling, Sam Stovall and more deliver their outlooks for the markets and economy in 2017.