Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Morgan Deemed ‘Winner’ in Moody’s Bank-Rating Massacre
By Marlene Y. Satter, Joyce HansonFifteen banks in the U.S., U.K. and Europe with global capital markets operations saw their ratings cut by Moodys, some by as many as three notches.
June 21, 2012
Top Fund Managers Reveal Investing OpportunitiesMorningstars associate director of fund analysis hosted a panel of high-profile fund managers for the general session at the companys annual conference in Chicago.
June 21, 2012
S&P Capital IQ Signs Partnership Deal With La Francaise AMThe Global Markets Intelligence unit at S&P Capital IQ has partnered with Paris-based La Francaise AM to share global credit expertise and expand their investor-driven businesses.
June 21, 2012
Is It Time to Panic?: Templeton’s HasenstabId like a boring summer for a change, but it doesnt look like it will happen, Hasenstab says.
June 21, 2012
Fed Continues to Twist in the WindowAmidst the worsening euro crisis, investors have expressed worry in the Federal Reserves decision to increase their Maturity Extension Programalso known as "Operation Twist."
June 21, 2012
PIMCO’s 3 Ways to Fight InflationPortfolio manager Mihir Worah says investor allocations should be repositioned to cushion against expected boosts in core inflation.
June 21, 2012
Eurozone Slumps Further as Fidelity Predicts Bailouts for Spain, ItalyDespite the formation of a new government in Greece and a rescue for the banking sector in Spain, it looks as if a long, hot summer is in store for the eurozone.
June 20, 2012
Top 10 Countries With Most Millionaires: Capgemini/RBCWhere are todays HNW individuals most likely to be found? Capgemini/RBC Wealth Management's 2012 World Wealth Report lists the top countries for millionaires.