Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Prudential has itchy trigger finger on emerging-market slump
By Zachary TracerEconomic growth in emerging markets may be aided by a strengthening U.S. recovery, said one Prudential executive.
January 07, 2014
Talking to Business Owners About Managing Their WealthHow can advisors make their case to entrepreneurs with their wealth tied up in their business? Asset manager Francois Sicart bridges gap with open letter.
January 07, 2014
Yellen Confirmed by Senate to Become Fed ChairmanYellen, who will replace Bernanke after Jan. 31, will be the first woman to head the central bank in its 100-year history.
January 06, 2014
Top 22 Fund Managers for 2013: MorningstarNominations are based on performance, long-term risk-adjusted returns and being good stewards of fund shareholders capital.
January 06, 2014
Washington Watchers See a Lull in Budget WarsNoting that it's an election year, Washington analyst Greg Valliere predicts the next Congress will be "more conservative than this one."
January 04, 2014
Emerging Markets on a Bearish PathThe BRICs declined more than 5% on average in 2013, with some indicators looking less than rosy for 2014-2015.
January 04, 2014
Is the Market Too Hot to Handle?History shows that the stock market doesnt necessarily need to be grossly overvalued before it can suffer a severe correction.
January 03, 2014
Soros Makes Predictions for World’s Top EconomiesGeorge Soros is heartened by current efforts to revive growth in the worlds major economies, the hapless eurozone being the one exception.