Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Federal Agencies, Servicemembers Brace for Possible Shutdown
By Melanie WaddellA First Command poll finds a majority of military members, who could face late paychecks, doubt lawmakers can avert a government shutdown.
September 23, 2013
Unum: Disability benefits help people keep their homesLack of income protection can be a housing stability risk even for higher-paid workers.
September 23, 2013
Alternatives to Fixed Income Come in Many (Alt) VarietiesAdvisors now have options beyond quality and duration to help manage their way through the coming fixed income challenge.
September 23, 2013
Jim Rogers’ 5 Best & Worst Regions for Commodity InvestingRogers, speaking to The Daily Ticker, is all surprises on where to dig and grow a good commodity play.
September 23, 2013
Vodafone/Kabel Deutschland Merger Bodes Well For Europe, but Recession Could Dampen Demand for Quad-PlayThe acquisition of Germanys largest cable provider, Kabel Deutschland, by Britains Vodafone is exciting news that bodes well for merger and acquisition activity in Europe.
September 20, 2013
RiverNorth, DoubleLine Reopen $1 Billion Strategic Income FundClosed for capacity reasons, the bond fund reopens as opportunities arise in fixed income closed-end funds.
September 20, 2013
Government Shutdown Wars Return: 5 Reasons This Time Is WorseWashington Analysis predicts that the prospect of a government shutdown this time around could have a domino effect on the markets and investor confidence.
September 19, 2013
Emerging markets close in on global stocksIn September, the Russell Emerging Markets Index returned 4.5 percent as compared to a 5.9 percent return for the Russell Developed Index.