Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Officials Expect to Raise Rates in December
By Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg, Craig TorresFed officials see a strengthening case to raise rates as the labor market tightened, according to their November meeting minutes.
November 22, 2016
Muni Bonds Face Hit From Trump Tax Plan, Unfunded LiabilitiesTrumps plans to reduce tax rates coupled with growing unfunded pension liabilities spell potential problems for the muni market.
November 21, 2016
SEC Approves Rules Helping Advisors Buy, Sell BondsThe new rules, proposed by FINRA and MSRB, require the disclosure of pricing for trading of individual bonds.
November 21, 2016
The Fundamental Things ApplyPresidential contenders often temper their policies once in the Oval Office, a trend were already seeing with Mr. Trump.
November 21, 2016
Fighting the Big Profit SqueezeAdvisors and their partners are facing an extraordinary margin compression; here's how to fight it.
November 21, 2016
Trump Victory Changes Financial Services Leaders, PrioritiesDonald Trump's victory in the presidential election is ushering in sweeping change across the financial services spectrum.
November 21, 2016
Fidelity Says Abigail Johnson to Succeed Father as ChairmanAbigail Johnson will also remain CEO of Fidelity -- a title she's held since 2014.
November 21, 2016
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2016After two weak quarters, the financial sector begins to see better results.