Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Muni Bonds Attract Investors in Rising Rate Environment
By Michael S. FischerMuni bonds could outperform as Treasury yields rise, Standish Mellon Asset Management says.
February 04, 2014
U.S. Stocks Remain Much More Than Just OK—Searching for Alpha for February 2014Yes, January was a tough month for the markets, but a look at some data suggests its time to recommit to U.S. stocks.
February 03, 2014
Japan Seeks Deeper Relationship With AfricaMany African nations are more than just natural resource plays, and Japanese businesses, playing a growing role in the region, are poised to benefit.
February 03, 2014
The Bonds Conundrum: Where to Invest Now?Whither interest rates? And where can you find decent yield to maturity on bond portfolios? We explore.
February 01, 2014
Gold’s Next Big Move: Boom or Bust?This is not last year's market, so it's time to rethink some possible ETF moves with precious metals.
January 31, 2014
Russell Investments Chief Economist Dueker Found DeadMike Dueker, the chief economist at Russell Investments, was found dead at the side of a highway that leads to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington state, according to the police.
January 31, 2014
Northern States at Top, Southern States Bottom, in Income SecurityThe number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck reaches farther up the income scale than stereotypes might suggest.
January 31, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: New Site Tracks, Compares MLPsMeanwhile, Advisors Asset Management and ISI launch a unit investment trust intended to benefit from U.S. manufacturing and energy growth.