Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Where Are Rates (and Stocks) Headed in This Part of the Business Cycle?
By Mike PattonWith the Fed's deflation-averse philosophy, don't expect interest rates to raise, but stocks, especially some ETFs, could still benefit at this stage of the cycle.
July 19, 2013
Rise in interest rates positive for life stocksInvestors would do well to maintain exposure to the life insurance sector.
July 19, 2013
Rise in interest rates positive for life stocksInvestors would do well to maintain exposure to the life insurance sector.
July 19, 2013
Don’t Tell Detroit ‘I Told You So’: News AnalysisWhile the fiscally reckless are learning a painful lesson from Detroit's bankruptcy, it is important that those who cling to hoary principles such as living within ones means learn some lessons, too.
July 19, 2013
TrimTabs Reports Record Flows Into Equity FundsThe strong enthusiasm for equities should give contrarians pause, TrimTabs CEO David Santschi said. Four of the 10 largest inflows into U.S. equity funds occurred at the peak of the technology bubble in early 2000.
July 18, 2013
Vatican Bank Faces Uncertainty in Wake of ScandalsFailure to heed international regulations on money laundering and corruption can be hazardous to a banks health, even if your bank is called the Institute for the Works of Religion, aka the Vatican bank.
July 18, 2013
Don’t Diss Bond Funds: Goldman SachsAs interest rates rise and investors withdraw billions from bond funds, Goldman Sachs Asset Management is asking them to take a closer look at fund performance and asset allocations.
July 18, 2013
Rulebreaking Runs Rampant on Wall Street, Survey FindsA quarter of financial services professionals would engage in insider trading to make $10 million if they could get away with it, and nearly 40% of younger Wall Streeters would do so, a new survey reveals.