Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
2 Big Reasons for Ultrashort Bond Funds
By John SullivanIs the asset class the real deal or a flash in the yield hunter's pan?
September 03, 2013
Ouch: ETP Outflows Hit $15B in AugustInvestors pulled $14 billion out of holdings in the SPDR S&P 500, according to the latest BlackRock research.
September 03, 2013
Roubini: 6 Reasons BRICS Are Taking a BeatingWhy have many emerging economies suddenly turned sour?
September 03, 2013
Top 10 Most Generous StatesA new study by The Chronicle of Philanthropy has found a huge divide in generosity across the country.
September 03, 2013
Mark Mobius: ‘Rupee Rout’ Close to BottomThe Indian rupees free-fall continued on Tuesday, now down 22% against the dollar since January.
September 03, 2013
Time to Embrace Risk—Searching for Alpha for September 2013What to do following stocks' swoon in August? Rebalance to equities.
August 30, 2013
Syria Strike by U.S. Likely to Push Oil Prices HigherDisruptions in oil supply network could also affect U.S. inflation. Kerry speech slams Assad regime for chemical attacks; markets respond as military action appears to still be an option.
August 29, 2013
How to Handle Clients Who Love Benchmarks Too MuchIt depends on whether they're investors or speculators, CMG Capital founder Steve Blumenthal says.