Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Concerned Fed Wavers on New Stimulus
By Ben WarwickWednesdays Federal Reserve meeting ended with no significant developments.
August 01, 2012
5 Summer Investment Tips From T. Rowe PriceT. Rowe Price offers advice to investors in this summer of strangely moody market conditions.
August 01, 2012
PMIs Down Across Europe, AsiaThe financial crisis continued to exact a toll on countries from Europe to Asia, forcing manufacturing lower as consumers and businesses alike tightened belts.
August 01, 2012
America’s strange attitudes toward food (Fast Company)Americas rampant rate of obesity could be more a problem of food quality than food quantity.
August 01, 2012
Reid, Boehner Reach Short-Term Spending DealThe top Republican and Democrat on Capitol Hill have announced an agreement to keep the government running on autopilot for six months when the current budget year ends on Sept. 30.
August 01, 2012
Market ‘Convexity’ Makes Stocks a Tough Short—Searching for Alpha for August 2012A stock rally could drown the water-treading short-sellers.
July 31, 2012
What’s your Net Promoter Score?If you dont know what your clients think of you, you will never get a referral.
July 31, 2012
DIAs: Planting Their Roots in Fertile Soil for GrowthAt a time when many life insurers are scaling back or eliminating product guarantees because their balance sheets are strained, many advisors will be heartened to learn that one product boasting an attractive combination of guaranteed income, high rate of return and tax advantages is becoming more widely available: the...