Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Sweden Won’t Bail Out ‘Ill-Managed’ European Banks: Finance Minister
By Marlene Y. SatterFinance Minister Anders Borg of Sweden said that his countrys government will never agree to allow its taxpayers money to bail out ill-managed European banks.
September 20, 2012
Will small caps survive over the long haul?In a year thats been generally kind to all sorts of stocks, small caps have been possibly stronger than any other category.
September 20, 2012
Advisor Poll Shows Growing Confidence in Romney WinIn a poll conducted in mid-June, 52% said Romney would win the election.
September 20, 2012
The QE3 Tightrope: Relief at the End, Inflation Danger BelowWalking a tightrope over Niagara Falls is how American Enterprise Institute scholar John Makin explains the Feds bold new approach to monetary stimulus.
September 20, 2012
Equity Risk and the Presidential Election: What Does History Tell Us?Increased market volatility as part of the "new normal" is the subject of countless debates. But concern doesnt dissipate when markets calm.
September 20, 2012
Forget about those good signs in EuropeDon't let the recent market gains fool you, Europe is still a financial mess.
September 20, 2012
Ireland Investors Warned of Coming LossesIrelands bonds have been the second-best-performing in the eurozone in 2012, but a Citigroup economist says that the countrys hopes to avoid debt restructuring by raising money in the markets are premature.
September 20, 2012
11 Key Congressional Committees for Advisors to Worry AboutAs the election approaches, not just the White House and Congress are in play, but also control of congressional committees important to advisors and others in the financial services sector.