Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Influenza by the numbers
By Noah GuillaumeThe flu takes no prisoners. It first goes after your health, then it goes for your wallet.
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.
November 30, 2012
3 Scenarios for Bonds if Bernanke Leaves: Pioneer’s WardwellIf Bernanke leaves the Fed, would rates rise? Pioneer's Sam Wardwell explores the implications for fixed-income investors and advisors.
November 30, 2012
Surging Mexico, Attracting PIMCO and Others, Surpasses BrazilThe country is on a tear and will have a new president on Dec. 1.
November 30, 2012
Jeff Gundlach: ‘Financial Catastrophe Just Over the Horizon’"No early warning, you should be moving now," Gundlach says.
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.