Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
U.S. Economy Grew at Sluggish 1.7% Pace in Q2
By Christopher S. RugaberThe U.S. economy grew from April through June at an annual rate of 1.7% a sluggish pace but stronger than in the previous quarter. Government cutbacks have weighed heavily on the economy the past 12 months.
July 30, 2013
States Improve Budget Decisions by Using Cost-Benefit Analyses, Study FindsIt might sound simplistic, but Pew-MacArthur study finds that using data to drive decisions improves performance.
July 30, 2013
Give Us Tougher Financial Reform, Americans SayThree years since passage of the Dodd-Frank Act, a survey finds that Americans want to continue to rein in Wall Street.
July 29, 2013
Is India Turning a Corner?Only three years ago, India was shaking off the effects of the global financial crisis better than most, but today India is going through a surprise soft patch that cannot be blamed purely on externalities.
July 29, 2013
Dividend-Paying Stocks: Compelling CharacteristicsDividend-paying stocks have attracted lots of investor and advisor attention, especially when for much of the second half of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013 fixed-income rates were at historic lows.
July 29, 2013
The Fire Next TimeFully three years after the passage of Dodd-Frank, the landmark legislation meant to end too-big-to-fail and mitigate risk in the financial system remains…
July 29, 2013
Long/Short Credit Garner Growing Interest by Funds: CerulliInterest rate risk, reduced volatility, added diversification all fuel increasing demand for this strategy.