Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Raymond James Posts 'Modest Improvement' in Private-Client Results
By Janet LevauxFees & commissions for its 6,300 reps are up 2% from last quarter and 8% from last year to $615 million.
July 24, 2013
DoubleLine Bucks Commodity Conventional WisdomThe first question is obviousDoubleLine has a commodity play? The firms other Jeff points to mistakes commodity managers too often make.
July 24, 2013
What Bubble Gum Can Teach Us About Bond BubblesLike it or not, the bond bubble is coming. Its just a matter of how big well let the bubble become in our clients portfolios before it bursts.
July 23, 2013
U.S. Tops Infrastructure Wealth IndexThe U.S. was the wealthiest nation in terms of built assets in 2012, with total wealth estimated at $39.7 trillion, according to the first Global Built Asset Wealth Index, published Tuesday.
July 23, 2013
Down and Out in Memphis; Movin’ On Up in Salt Lake CityLocation, location, location, goes the old adageusually in the context of pricey real estate. But a new Harvard-Berkeley study suggests that location may be even more important to poor Americans seeking upward mobility.
July 22, 2013
Roubini, Others: Where to Find Global Opportunities Amid Market VolatilityAsset managers and experts like Nouriel Roubini offer a variety of views on U.S. and global investing as troubles in emerging-markets paradise become more widespread.
July 22, 2013
Gross Says Fed Won’t Tighten Till 2016PIMCO manager Bill Gross has taken to Twitter to hammer home the idea that theres value in bonds as the Fed continues to support markets with quantitative easing and bond buying.