Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Can Boring Stocks Bring Investment Bliss?
By Michael FinkeMichael Finke examines the surprising advantages of low-volatility portfolios.
April 28, 2014
GLWBs and LIBRs: Which Annuity Rider Fits Your Client?When it comes to annuities, guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits and lifetime income benefits are two of the more easily confused rider options.
April 28, 2014
Roubini: ‘New Cold War’ Starting in Ukraine; Europe Recession PossibleNouriel Roubini has a dark warning about what will happen if a "hot war" breaks out between Ukraine and Russia.
April 28, 2014
Hussman: Sell Your Stocks Now!John Hussman warns that stock valuations are past their 2000 peak and that investors who don't sell now will ask, What was I thinking?
April 28, 2014
Old Normal Returns as PIMCO Sees ‘New Destination’ for U.S. GrowthPIMCOs Bill Gross sees a good year ahead. The bond firm's new leaders say stagnation is not the new norm, and a passle of economists agree.
April 25, 2014
The Best Way to Evaluate MLPsA study by Yorkville Capital explains which master limited partnerships are outperforming their peers and why.
April 25, 2014
New Approach to Avoiding Retirement RuinGMO proposes a portfolio model whose glide path might look nonsensical, but which may help retirees minimize the risk of running out of money.
April 25, 2014
PIMCO’s ‘New Normal’ Is Ending, PIMCO SaysThe era of sluggish growth PIMCO christened the new normal is receding, according to one of the firms deputy CIOs.