Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Logic of Eurobonds
By Ben WarwickEver wonder why our nations capital is wedged between Virginia and Maryland? History and the prospects for eurobonds.
June 20, 2012
Greece Forms New GovernmentOn Wednesday Greece managed to agree in principle to form a conservative coalition government, with three pro-bailout parties agreeing to cooperate and giving the coalition a majority of 179 seats.
June 19, 2012
Personal Financial Situation Most Important Factor in ElectionAmericans will vote for the pocketbooks come November, a survey by Bankrate.com found.
June 19, 2012
Asian-Americans No. 1 Immigrant Group, but Tough Crowd for AdvisorsAsian-Americans have surpassed Hispanics as the largest immigrant group in the U.S., and their affluence and high levels of income make them a coveted, though challenging, target market for financial advisors.
June 19, 2012
Germany’s Mercantilism Proves Burdensome to Southern EuropeWhile the current financial crisis seem to be worsening in Europe, it is interesting to note that the economic issues the eurozone is facing bear striking resemblance to a much older European tradition.
June 19, 2012
Mobius: Europe Will Emerge Stronger Than EverHis favorite developing economies are Vietnam and Nigeria.
June 19, 2012
Whitney on Dimon’s Testimony: ‘He’s the Antithesis of Blankfein’He charms, Meredith Whitney said. Hes incredible. He gave the senators a massage and they gave him a massage back.
June 19, 2012
Four ways to cash in on today’s market: Wells Fargo outlook (AdvisorOne)Though there are downside risks, the report concludes that there are positive forces supporting the U.S. economy and domestic stock markets.