Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
6 market predictions for 2013
By Tom NawrockiHow much impact will the fiscal cliff really have on the markets? Will Apple return to its former dominance? Six predictions for the year ahead.
December 27, 2012
Fiscal Cliff – Bring It On: News AnalysisThe issue is how Americans spend money, but rational analysis has been absent from our political discourse. Only pain will prompt appropriate aversion to consuming more than our resources allow.
December 27, 2012
Advisors Optimistic in Late 2012; Consumers DownbeatThe two groups had opposing views in November, but the latest poll shows a divergence in the expected timeline of economic improvement
December 26, 2012
Geithner: Debt Ceiling Will Be Reached on New Year’s EveLet the hangover metaphors begin.
December 26, 2012
PIMCO’s El-Erian to Assist Obama AdministrationPIMCO CEO Mohamed El-Erian has been named chairman of President Obama's Global Development Council.
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