Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
3 Scenarios for Bonds if Bernanke Leaves: Pioneer’s Wardwell
By James J. GreenIf Bernanke leaves the Fed, would rates rise? Pioneer's Sam Wardwell explores the implications for fixed-income investors and advisors.
November 29, 2012
The dividend scenariosWhat does the looming fiscal cliff mean for dividend rates?
November 29, 2012
American CEOs should stop complaining about uncertaintyAs bad as the fiscal cliff makes things for business, CEOs are basically crying about first-world problems.
November 28, 2012
Advisors ‘Overwhelmingly’ Optimistic Fiscal Cliff Deal Can Be Reached: FSI PollAdvisors are overwhelmingly optimistic that a deal will be reached to avert a fiscal cliff, and that such a deal will include not only higher marginal tax rates for wealthy Americans but will also include curbs on deductions, according.
November 28, 2012
51 percent of Americans doubt that a fiscal cliff deal will be reachedIf no deal is made, 53% of Americans say the GOP would be more to blame for it than Obama.
November 27, 2012
Stocks slide on "fiscal cliff" warningStocks slumped on Wall Street Tuesday after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he was frustrated by the lack of progress in talks over the U.S. budget impasse in Washington.
November 27, 2012
Stocks slide on "fiscal cliff" warningStocks slumped on Wall Street Tuesday after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he was frustrated by the lack of progress in talks over the U.S. budget impasse in Washington.
November 27, 2012
Advisors Grow Pessimistic, as Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year HighRIAs are not as upbeat as most consumers when it comes to the economy and markets, according to the latest polls.