Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Voter Discontent
By Alexei BayerSeveral recent elections in Europe were seen as a referendum on fiscal austerity (and fiscal discipline) and their results were presented as a mood shift in favor of more government spending and economic stimulus.
June 27, 2012
Roubini Sounds Off on Virginity, Euro Debt CrisisWill Germany bail out other eurozone countries?
June 27, 2012
Discord Rules Before EU SummitTempers are flaring in the run-up to the 20th EU summit since the onset of the eurozone debt crisis.
June 26, 2012
Rise of Brazil and the Beautiful GamesFor Brazil, the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games are about more than just sportstheyre a chance to showcase that the country is worth investing in.
June 26, 2012
‘Be Brave’ and Buy Dividend-Paying Stocks, Allianz CIO Tells InvestorsThe time may be coming when investors should think the unthinkable and be prepared to pay safe-haven banks to hold their money, says AGI Global CIO Andreas Utermann.
June 26, 2012
Grain Rallies Offer Portfolio DiversificationIs there any silver lining on todays economic times? Well, yes, but it is coming from an unexpected source.
June 26, 2012
Spanish Banks Downgraded as Cyprus Seeks BailoutThe troubled eurozone continued to experience turmoil as Moodys downgraded 28 Spanish banks and Cyprus requested a bailout that could amount to more than half its economy.
June 25, 2012
STOCK Act Doesn’t Bar Lawmakers From Trading on Their KnowledgeShould lawmakers refrain from taking actions in their financial portfolios when they have information not yet known by the public?