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Gold ETFs Post Longest Run In A Decade As Investors Take Cover

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Bullion has climbed 18% in 2019 as the U.S.-China trade war hurts global growth and central banks loosen policy.

China's Ace In The Hole May Be The Tariff Christmas Card

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Made-in-China consumer items stand to get pricier in the middle of the busiest shopping month of the year.

Powell Repeats U.S. Economy Is In A 'Good Place' Despite Risks

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In a break from past White House practice, President Trump has repeatedly and publicly attacked Powell and the Fed.

Goldman Says Trump's Tweets Attacking Fed Don't Move Markets

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But the tweets have a “significant” impact on what markets think about Fed policy, the firm said.

U.S. Loses Top Spot To Singapore In Competitiveness Rankings

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A report cited a decline in U.S. trade openness and uncertainty among business leaders.

Stock Investors Hedged For A Crisis Risk A New 'Pain Trade'

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The cost of hedging, or skew, has spiked to one-year highs across multiple equity benchmarks.

Private Equity A Must For Retirement Portfolios, Panel Argues

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The SEC is moving to open up private equity to a broader range of investors, industry officials said.

When Should Advisors Start Targeting Millennials?

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Approaching them now is costly, and it’s difficult to estimate the ROI on that investment. But waiting has risks, too.

SEC Fails To Bring Timely Advisor Enforcement Actions, IG Charges

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Inspector General criticized agency for taking too long to institute enforcements in 2018.

Credit Suisse Considers Return To U.S. Private Banking After Exit

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Credit Suisse transferred its U.S. brokerage to Wells Fargo & Co. in 2015.

Fidelity Investments To Reduce Fees On College Savings Plans

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Fidelity is reducing fees applied to the 529 college savings plans it administers.

SEC Charges Four In N.Y. Broker Bribery Scheme

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The SEC charged four New York men involved in an elaborate investment scam.

UBS Warns Of Weakness For U.S. Consumers Who Propel Economy

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The American consumer may no longer be a strong point for the U.S. economy, says UBS.

New Kind Of Recession Threat Presents Problem For Powell And Fed

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A geopolitical shock elsewhere in the world could lead to a U.S. recession.

Millennials Searching For Guidance In Meeting Financial Goals

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Spectrem says that advisors need to transition their strategies from boomers to younger investors.

New IMF Chief Warns Of ‘Serious Risk’ Global Slowdown Will Spread

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The new IMF chief believes that a global slowdown may force central banks' hands.

Robinhood Gives Banking Another Shot A Year After Botched Launch

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After a false start last year, Robinhood is attempting to re-enter the banking business.

Repo Market Is Telling Washington That Deficits Still Do Matter

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A spike in repo interest rates may signal Wall Street's concern about deficit spending.

Banks Set For Tough 2020 As Analysts Warn On Growth, Elections

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Rising Democratic election prospects are already weighing on the outlook for the financial sector.

Older Workers Believe Ageism Plays A Role In Hiring

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AARP found that workers age 50 and older are reluctant to seek jobs.