Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How Much Do They Make? From Presidents to Privates, Then & Now
By Dan BermanHow much better off financially are today's presidents, Supreme Court justices and bankers?
September 12, 2012
Obama vs. Romney: 6 Key Differences on Taxes, RegulationThe two candidates offer voters starkly different ideas on how to reform the tax and financial systems.
September 12, 2012
How to Create Your Election PortfolioIt wont be long before the presidential election is upon us. Will your portfolio be ready? Analysts from Russell, OppenheimerFunds and more say how to reposition portfolios before Nov. 6.
September 12, 2012
German High Court Clears European Stability MechanismThe court turned back several challenges to the ESM, although it did attach conditions to the move.
September 12, 2012
For Advisors and Their Clients, Does It Matter Who’s President?A look back at the last five presidents and their policies' effects on advisors and their clients, with implications for Obama-Romney.
September 11, 2012
DoubleLine’s Gundlach Contradicts Bill Gross, Says Inflation UnlikelyOn a Web seminar, a whirlwind trip around the globe to where the star fixed-income manager sees problems and potential.
September 11, 2012
PIMCO’s Gross Sees Lower Short-Term Rates, Higher Long-Term RatesMore wisdom from Bill Gross in 140 characters.
September 11, 2012
The barrier to breaking up the banksUsing federally insured deposits is one way big banks can keep their borrowing costs down, which is one of the big reasons they don't want to talk break-up.