Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed likely to revamp bond purchases to aid economy
By Martin CrustsingerThe Federal Reserve is expected to announce a revamped bond-buying plan Wednesday to maintain its support for the U.S. economy.
December 07, 2012
Peter Schiff: The Myth of Higher Taxes Creating Higher RevenuesAn uncharacteristically subdued Schiff argues against the "myth" that higher taxes will lead to higher revenues.
December 07, 2012
The fiscal cliff: just another good old Western storyThe fiscal cliff, at its heart, is just another Western, with gunfighters squaring off at either ends of a dusty street.
December 07, 2012
Top 10 stocks in 2012As 2012 winds to a close, its time to take a look at the choices that made investors rich this year or made them tear their hair out.
December 07, 2012
Five myths about the falling U.S. birth rateAre American babies really going the way of pay telephone? Maybe not.
December 06, 2012
Beatles Inspire Bill Gross’ Musings, but Not Investment PicksPIMCO chief uses "Strawberry Fields Forever" to explain his take on what ails the economy, but sobers up for his investment Picks and Pans.
December 06, 2012
Gundlach Celebrates TCW Firing With Brash BashFilet mignon, tuna tartare and revenge were on the menu Tuesday in Los Angeles as DoubleLine investment guru Jeff Gundlach celebrated his firms three-year anniversary in an unusual location.
December 06, 2012
How to solve the fiscal cliff in 1 easy moveCongress is at odds over how to avoid the fiscal cliff, but what if they just agreed to everything they already agree on?