Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
A Tactical Bond Fund With a Twist
By Mike PattonWith zero GDP growth (sorry, stocks) and cash paying essentially zero, heres a bond fund that may make the grade for clients.
May 09, 2014
What Makes a Nonbank SIFI? GOP Lawmakers Demand AnswersBoth FSB and FSOC appear to take a we-know-it-when-we-see-it approach to identifying systemically risky firms, the House Republicans say in a letter.
May 09, 2014
Emerging Markets Dominate Global GDPPortfolios have not caught up with this shift, says analyst Jan Dehn of Ashmore.
May 09, 2014
World Economy Stabilizes in ‘Great Moderation 2.0’: JPMorganLow market volatility and minimal employment variability means good news for equities, a JPMorgan analyst says.
May 08, 2014
Uncertainty hurts Unum disability resultsRates are low -- and seem likely to rise. Cash has been a burdensome king.
May 08, 2014
Why your clients fire youIt's nearly always about not meeting a client's expectations, but how do you know what they are?
May 08, 2014
China’s Economy ‘Not Going Over a Cliff,’ JPMorgan SaysIts GDP growth is slowing to 7.5% from a 10-year average of 9.9%, according to a JPMorgan portfolio manager.
May 08, 2014
Motif Launches Products to Help Advisors Compete With Robo-AdvisorsA robo-advisor is a robo-allocator, they dont really give advice," says Motif's Hardeep Walia.