Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
We’re Not in a Stock Bubble: BlackRock’s Koesterich
By Mike PattonHowever, BlackRocks chief investment strategist says stocks are at the upper end of their historic range.
June 08, 2014
Frontier Markets, Anyone?Countries like Qatar and the Philippines are outperforming the BRICs, as well as even the U.S. these days.
June 06, 2014
SEC Fines Dark Pool Operator Liquidnet for Misusing Customer InfoSEC says New York-based brokerage firm Liquidnet Inc. improperly used subscribers confidential trading information in marketing its services.
June 06, 2014
Diversification Is Futile; Economy a ‘House of Cards’: Axel MerkInvestors cannot rely on traditional investment principles at a time when government and consumers have a common interest in currency debasement, says Axel Merk.
June 06, 2014
SEC Charges Wedbush Securities With Violating Market Access RuleWedbush provided market access to overseas traders without preapproval and without ensuring that they complied with U.S. law," says SECs Ceresney.
June 05, 2014
PIMCO’s Gross Cruises Into ‘New Neutral’PIMCO leader mixes metaphors as he explores Feds New Neutral goal and what it means for investors. Oh, he also doesnt own a cellphone.
June 05, 2014
Economists forecast measured rise in rates at S&P forumThe S&P conference panelists concurred that economic growth globally will hover in the two to three percent range.
June 04, 2014
Condoleezza Rice at Insite: ‘America Cannot Afford to Be Tired’The former secretary of state says the U.S. must be strong and clear about its role of protecting free markets and free people.