Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Advisors Optimistic in Late 2012; Consumers Downbeat
By Janet LevauxThe two groups had opposing views in November, but the latest poll shows a divergence in the expected timeline of economic improvement
December 26, 2012
Volatility ‘A Way of Life’ in 2013: MorningstarResearch firm offers a view of optimism with a grain of salt, but doesnt appear to be all gloom and doom either.
December 26, 2012
Retailers pull stocks lower on poor holiday salesRetailers pulled stocks lower Wednesday as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas holiday.
December 24, 2012
As the Year Turns, Time to Go Back to Stocks?First a reminder--advisor, avoid large losses--but it might also be time to consider these real estate and bond funds
December 21, 2012
Innovation and Sustainability Are Key to RecoveryAn elevated risk premium suggests equities are extremely cheap versus bonds.
December 21, 2012
S&P’s David Blitzer on What’s Next for the MarketsS&P's top index crafter spoke with Investment Advisor magazine on the stock market, the pileup of corporate cash and the sectors he finds promising.
December 21, 2012
Hope Dims for Fiscal Cliff Deal Before ChristmasA Christmas miracle on the fiscal cliff faltered after House Speaker John Boehner called an abrupt recess for the House, handing responsibility for a deal to President Obama and the Democrats.
December 21, 2012
Global Stocks Drop as U.S. Fiscal Cliff Deal FailsWithout an agreement, the U.S. economy will fall off the so-called fiscal cliff on Jan. 1 when Bush-era tax cuts expire and spending cuts kick in automatically.