Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Economy to Drive Small-Business Owners’ Vote: Principal Financial Survey
By Melanie WaddellA just-released survey by The Principal Financial Group has found that the top concern among small-business owners today is managing health care costs.
October 24, 2012
EU To Review Plan for ECB to Supervise Banks Outside EurozoneLeaders of EU countries will review a plan to broaden supervisory duties for the ECB to countries outside the joint currency, as complaints from non-euro countries about possible disadvantages to them are addressed.
October 23, 2012
Is the Current Money System Due to Expire?If history is a guide, our post-Bretton Woods system is likely to give way to a new one soon, and gold should rise a few more years, a bullion dealer says.
October 23, 2012
The Arab AutumnA little over one year ago, the world witnessed unprecedented events as political protests swept across the Middle East, taking down four long-standing autocrats and drastically changing the political landscape.
October 23, 2012
Greenspan to Wall Street: Drop deadAt SIFMAs annual meeting in New York, the former Fed chairman advocates letting big banks fail.
October 23, 2012
Greenspan to Wall Street: Drop DeadAt SIFMAs annual meeting in New York, former Fed chairman advocates letting big banks fail.
October 23, 2012
Faber Still Gloomy 25 Years After Black MondayMarc Faber came to fame by correctly predicting disaster, and hes still at it a quarter of a century later.
October 23, 2012
Wall Street drops as earnings, Spain’s debt spark fearsThe percentage of public companies missing analysts' revenue expectations has been high.