Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Faber Blasts ‘Idiocies’ of Bloated Government
By John SullivanDoomsayer Marc Faber says the government is dysfunctional, too large, and "wasting money left, right and center."
October 10, 2013
Liquid Alts, Pt. 2: Long-Short Bond and Macro StrategiesIn part two of our consideration of the role of liquid alternatives in client portfolios, we focus on long-short bond and event-driven strategies.
October 10, 2013
PIMCO’s Gross: Will Yellen ‘Shape History?’The bond king sums her up on Twitter: "More dovish than Bernanke but runnin outta ammo."
October 10, 2013
GOP to Offer Temporary Debt Ceiling PlanThe plan would also permanently bar Treasury from using extraordinary measures to avoid default.
October 10, 2013
Get to know Obama's top pick for Fed chairmanLearn a few things about Janet Yellen, President Obama's top choice to lead the Federal Reserve next year.
October 09, 2013
Roame Predicts Next Scandal in Advisory IndustryThe consultant points to the next industry scandal in his keynote address at confab in San Francisco, along with several other key trends.
October 07, 2013
The Benefits of Tactical Rotation in Any Market: Braver’s D’AmicoA big issue is the way investment solutions have changed and evolved over the past 10, 15 and 20 years.
October 07, 2013
Finke’s ‘Bizarre’ Discovery: Stocks Safer in Long TermAre stocks long-run winners, or should investors stick with less risky products? A 20-country study by Michael Finke and others says stocks are the best choice.