Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ragtops and Higher Rates—Searching for Alpha for November 2012
By Ben WarwickOne of the most often-asked questions I receive is the potential impact of higher interest rates on portfolio returns.
November 01, 2012
Gary Shilling Slams Fed’s ‘Zeal for Yield’Shilling sees lots of potentially unsafe buildups.
November 01, 2012
Bill Gross Channels Flavor Flav for Latest Investment OutlookPIMCOs Bill Gross ups his manic style in his latest investment outlook by recounting a conversation with a genie that looks and talks like rap icon Flavor Flav.
November 01, 2012
Unum continues to face rate pressureGroup long-term disability insurance sales rose, and more LTD claimants recovered.
November 01, 2012
Unum continues to face rate pressureGroup long-term disability insurance sales rose, and more LTD claimants recovered.
November 01, 2012
Moody's Says Sandy Likely to Drive Further Rate IncreasesMoodys reports that one positive result of Hurricane Sandy for insurance companies is that the event will likely help support price increases going into 2013.
November 01, 2012
8 Events That Closed or Shook the NYSESometimes the events shut the market, other times trading continued in the face of tragedy.
November 01, 2012
It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: TD Ameritrade Poll Ahead of ElectionRetail investors named three issues as weighing heaviest on their confidence in the stock market, according to TD Ameritrade's Investor Sentiment Poll.