Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Raymond James Reports Mixed July Results
By Janet LevauxThe broker-dealers fees and commissions dropped a bit from June, though assets remained steady.
August 22, 2012
Yes, Closed-End Fund Yields Are High, but There’s a Catch"Not all yields are created equal," warns S&P Capital IQs Alec Young.
August 22, 2012
How to Hold On for Commodities’ Wild RideA little-known commodities index sports long-term performance more than double that of either the Dow Jones-UBS or Goldman Sachs indexes.
August 22, 2012
Are Advisors Giving Clients What They Really Want?Many consumers want guaranteed lifetime income products. But do all independent advisors recommend them?
August 22, 2012
Are Advisors Giving Clients What They Really Want?Many consumers want guaranteed lifetime income products. But do all independent advisors recommend them?
August 22, 2012
China Could Cut Rates After Cash BoostsZhou Xiaochuan, governor of the PBOC, said that despite the fact that the country has already added more cash to its economy, additional measures, including a cut in interest rates and/or a change in banks reserve requirement ratio, could also be deployed.
August 22, 2012
Shrinking Exports Drive Japan to Trade DeficitJapan said that it experienced a trade deficit that was wider than expected, after demand from Europe and China both fell. It is the ninth trade deficit for Japan in 12 months.