Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Liquid Alts, Pt. 2: Long-Short Bond and Macro Strategies
By Daniel S. KernIn part two of our consideration of the role of liquid alternatives in client portfolios, we focus on long-short bond and event-driven strategies.
October 10, 2013
Get to know Obama's top pick for Fed chairmanLearn a few things about Janet Yellen, President Obama's top choice to lead the Federal Reserve next year.
October 09, 2013
Roame Predicts Next Scandal in Advisory IndustryThe consultant points to the next industry scandal in his keynote address at confab in San Francisco, along with several other key trends.
October 07, 2013
The Benefits of Tactical Rotation in Any Market: Braver’s D’AmicoA big issue is the way investment solutions have changed and evolved over the past 10, 15 and 20 years.
October 07, 2013
Finke’s ‘Bizarre’ Discovery: Stocks Safer in Long TermAre stocks long-run winners, or should investors stick with less risky products? A 20-country study by Michael Finke and others says stocks are the best choice.
October 07, 2013
Obama Refuses to Negotiate ‘Under the Threat of Economic Catastrophe’Some independent analysts say that the real debt limit deadline is Nov. 1, when the Treasury is scheduled to make nearly $60 billion in payments.
October 06, 2013
Still a Sucker for Gold?Gold bugs like Peter Schiff and James Turk may talk up the metal, but Ron DeLegge offers a different strategy.
October 04, 2013
SIFMA’s Gregg: Debt Ceiling Compromise in the WorksFormer Sen. Gregg and other observers see the president and GOP striking a "mini-grand bargain" that includes entitlement and tax reform.