Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
1 in 7 new investment products tied to emerging markets
By Warren S. HerschMany institutional investors are directing a significant portion of their emerging market allocations to hedge funds.
April 21, 2014
‘No Easy Way to Win’ in Today’s Market: ShillerIn tricky times like these, Yale economist Robert Shiller says, it's all about diversity and common sense.
April 21, 2014
U.S. stocks trade little changed while ruble weakens on UkraineThe S&P 500 Index advanced less than 0.1 percent to 1,865.44, following a 2.7 percent gain last week.
April 21, 2014
The Most Important Economics Book Ever Is All WrongThomas Pikettys Capital in the Twenty-First Century has been lavishly praised by reviewers; so whats the problem? Quite a few things.
April 21, 2014
Wall Street Bond Dealers Whipsawed on Bearish Treasuries BetBetting against U.S. government debt this year is turning out to be a fools errand. Just ask Wall Streets biggest bond dealers.
April 18, 2014
Does the Fed Have Street Cred?Merrill Lynch's answer may surprise investors and advisors who follow the mispricing of the Federal Reserve.
April 18, 2014
American Investors Bullish on U.S. EquitiesEighty-six percent of affluent U.S. investors were optimistic about investments, according to a Legg Mason survey published this week.
April 17, 2014
Morgan Stanley Beats Estimates on Fixed Income SurpriseA jump in fixed-income results helped Morgan Stanley post the only increase in trading revenue among the six biggest U.S. banks this year.