Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Jeff Gundlach Investing Advice: Hold Cash, Fold Stocks
By John SullivanDoubleLine CEO warns of Pavlovian response when turning to risky assets.
December 17, 2012
Morningstar Announces Fixed-Income Manager of the Year NomineesMorningstar continued to roll out the nominees with the release of its fixed-income award hopefuls.
December 14, 2012
Could a budget fight rattle the bond market?On the road and in financial markets, it pays to ask somebody with a good sense of direction.
December 14, 2012
Could a budget fight rattle the bond market?On the road and in financial markets, it pays to ask somebody with a good sense of direction.
December 14, 2012
Loss of Tax-Exempt Status Could Hurt Banks With Muni ExposureMeredith Whitneys warnings about a wave of bankruptcies two years ago didnt kill munis, but will ending their tax-exempt status push these securities over the fiscal cliff?
December 14, 2012
Bill Gross: Fed Action Means ‘Money for Nothing’PIMCO's Bill Gross says the latest round of stimulus will enable Treasury to issue debt for no cost.
December 12, 2012
Wealthy French, Average Americans, Continue to Flee High TaxesWhile Frances most famous actor, Gerard Depardieu, is the latest person to flee the country because of a wealth tax set for 2013, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests that ordinary Americans with average incomes continue to flee high-tax states.
December 12, 2012
Fed Announces QE4, With a TwistQE Whatever is now officially QE4, but with an unexpected twist: Fed will hold rates steady and continue to buy until unemployment hits 6.5% and inflation remains tamed.