Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
PIMCO’s McCulley: War on Inflation Is ‘Over, Done, Finished’
By Janet LevauxIn his first commentary since returning to PIMCO, Chief Economist Paul McCulley says inflation is "dead" and stocks are fairly valued.
June 11, 2014
Gundlach: Likes Bonds, Not HomebuildersDoubleLine founder Jeffrey Gundlach prognosticates on gold, the dollar, bonds and more and expands on a view he says gets him "hate mail."
June 11, 2014
AIG Promotes Peter Hancock to CEOHancock, head of property-casualty, will replace Benmosche Sept. 1.
June 10, 2014
8 Fastest Growing Financial Services Jobs: 2014ThinkAdvisor parses BLS data to find out where the hiring is likely to be through 2022 with good news for financial advisors.
June 10, 2014
Obama Pushes for Student Loan Bill With Tax on WealthySenate will vote Wednesday on Sen. Elizabeth Warrens student loan refinancing bill that will be paid for with tax on HNW individuals.
June 10, 2014
Excuses, excuses! Part 1Sure, times are tough in salestheres no denying that. But making excuses for lackluster performance will not help you reach your goals.
June 09, 2014
Niall Ferguson: Will Bitcoin Banish U.S. Dollar, or Will U.S. Dollar Banish Bitcoin?Have Google, Apple, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter and Bitcoin leveled the playing field between ordinary citizens and government, or have they been co-opted?
June 09, 2014
Smart advisors: Seeking dividend safetyDividend safety is a top concern for retirees. Are you making sure your clients are covered?