Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Are You Ready for Rising Rates?
By Ron DeLeggeInterest rates have nowhere to go but up! Thats the tune Wall Streets prognosticators have been singing over the past five years, and theyve been dead wrong. Until now.
August 26, 2013
Obama Lobs College Affordability Bomb as Congress Gears Up for Budget TalksPresident Obama hit the road last week to promote his new college affordability plan, just weeks before the budget battle begins anew.
August 26, 2013
Arnott’s Value Firm Grabs Momentum ‘Hot Potato’ in PaperThe risk of a portfolio blowup is high, says Research Affiliates, but momentum investing could improve returns as a short-term add-on.
August 26, 2013
Wall Street Mourns Death of Muriel SiebertIn 1967, Siebert became the first woman to buy a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.
August 26, 2013
Jackson Hole Fed meeting: What you need to knowThe Fed chairman wasnt among the economic whos who this year.
August 26, 2013
Jackson Hole Fed meeting: What you need to knowThe Fed chairman wasnt among the economic whos who this year.
August 25, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: DoubleLine Plans Fund With Shiller BenchmarkFranklin Templeton adds four new target date funds; First Trust introduces international multi-asset diversified income fund.
August 25, 2013
Are you giving prospects your best?You should learn this valuable lesson in putting clients first.