Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Hussman: Gonna Party Like It’s 1929
By Gil WeinreichBesides today, Hussman sees just four other times1929, 1987, 2000 and 2007, none joyous for investorsmarked by similar market conditions.
June 24, 2013
The Threat Posed by a Declining ChinaAn exploration of why Chinas decline is likely to be a lot less peaceful than its rise.
June 21, 2013
Billionaire Fisher says U.S. Still in middle of stock rallyHow much hand-holding does the American economy really need?
June 21, 2013
Krawcheck, 85 Broads Push for More Women in Board RoomsFormer Merrill and Citigroup banker Sallie Krawcheck and 85 Broads are looking to use their leverage to gain more seats for women in corporate boardrooms.
June 21, 2013
Why Competition May Boost Your IncomeNew research from Harvard and the University of Chicago offers some counterintuitive ideas on advisors pay.
June 20, 2013
Gross, Gundlach, Faber Batter Bernanke as Stocks TumbleGundlach doesnt like bond alternatives, Gross doesnt like the Fed, Faber doesnt like Obama and Schiff doesnt like anybody. Judging from Wednesdays and Thursdays stock sell-off, they might be on to something.
June 20, 2013
May Fund Flows: ‘Prelude to the Storm,’ Says MorningstarInvestors move into bond sectors that are less sensitive to interest rates and pull funds out of equities.
June 19, 2013
Bernanke Sets Timeline for Fed to End Bond-BuyingBernanke said the reductions would occur in "measured steps" and that the purchases could end by the middle of next year.