Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stocks gain on "cliff" hope, led by banks
By Steve RothwellStocks closed higher Wednesday as bankshares rose and comments by President Barack Obama made investors optimistic that a quick deal could be made to avoid the fiscal cliff.
December 04, 2012
Bill Gross: Bond King, Now Patent Holder of World Bond Index MethodCan you patent a methodology? Yes, if youre Bill Goss. Wind and water might be next.
December 03, 2012
PIMCO’s El-Erian Compares Europe to Egypt-Israel ConflictIn an intensely personal piece, Mohamed El-Erian vividly recalls the political unrest and all-out war that marked his childhood in Egypt in order to make a larger point about anxiety in Europe.
December 03, 2012
Where to Invest if Rates Rise—Searching for Alpha for December 2012How we may change our portfolios if rates head higher, with market index performance for November 2012.
December 03, 2012
Influenza by the numbersThe flu takes no prisoners. It first goes after your health, then it goes for your wallet.
November 30, 2012
Lifetime income and the new economyIn turbulent times, lifetime income plans make sense on an emotional and sound financial planning basis.
November 30, 2012
4 Common-Sense Requests for Congress From the FSINo more kicking the can down the road. The lame-duck Congress can and should avoid going over the fiscal cliff by acting on these four modest proposals.
November 30, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Schwab, Piper Jaffray to Boost Muni Bond AccessNew products introduced over the last week include an arrangement between Schwab and Piper Jaffray to provide investors greater access to the latters new muni bonds; more.