Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ouch: ETP Outflows Hit $15B in August
By Janet LevauxInvestors pulled $14 billion out of holdings in the SPDR S&P 500, according to the latest BlackRock research.
September 03, 2013
Mark Mobius: ‘Rupee Rout’ Close to BottomThe Indian rupees free-fall continued on Tuesday, now down 22% against the dollar since January.
September 03, 2013
Time to Embrace Risk—Searching for Alpha for September 2013What to do following stocks' swoon in August? Rebalance to equities.
August 30, 2013
Syria Strike by U.S. Likely to Push Oil Prices HigherDisruptions in oil supply network could also affect U.S. inflation. Kerry speech slams Assad regime for chemical attacks; markets respond as military action appears to still be an option.
August 29, 2013
How to Handle Clients Who Love Benchmarks Too MuchIt depends on whether they're investors or speculators, CMG Capital founder Steve Blumenthal says.
August 29, 2013
Nasdaq on Tech Glitches: Some Exchange’s Fault, Some NotNasdaq said Thursday that a preliminary internal review of the technology glitches that halted trades on Aug. 22 found a combined series of technology events.
August 29, 2013
PIMCO’s El-Erian: Don’t Get Too Excited About GDP GrowthStronger-than-expected GDP growth in the second quarter rising to 2.5%: great news, right? Not so fast.
August 29, 2013
Implied Volatility: Lessons From the 2013 Options MarketAmong those lessons: the value of diversification across sectors and the need to focus on a consistent process rather than attempt to time the path of the markets.