Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Advisors, the Election and Portfolios: One if by Land, Two if by Sea
By J. Michael MartinAdvisor Mike Martin comments on how or whether the upcoming elections should influence the way advisors structure client portfolios.
September 27, 2012
German Unemployment Up for Sixth MonthStill, unemployment was near its lowest level since reunification, and the overall rate held steady at 6.8%.
September 26, 2012
Obama vs. Romney: Top 7 Places Where Campaign Cash Comes FromWhich sectors give the most cash to which candidates? Some of the amounts are surprising.
September 26, 2012
Consumer Confidence Rises in September, Advisor Confidence FallsConflicting sentiments over the relative strength of the economy has pundits scratching their heads.
September 25, 2012
The Future of Actively Managed ETFsIn the months leading up to the launch of the first actively managed ETFs a few years ago, ETF industry commentators were generally divided into two camps.
September 25, 2012
Finding Sustainable Growth in a Fragmented WorldThe global investment environment is increasingly fragmented. Although it has become the norm to say we live in a globalized world, we are also witnessing growing schisms within the global village.
September 25, 2012
Through the Looking GlassDoubleLines Jeff Gundlach hosted a Web seminar in mid-September titled, Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, a theme hes trumpeted in a number of venues recently.