Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Does Adding Government Debt Stimulate the Economy?
By Mike PattonSorry, but Europe's experience suggests more government spending is not the solution.
July 06, 2012
SEC’s Rominger Replaced by Champ, a Former Hedge Fund CounselNorm Champ, who's been with the SEC since 2010, brings his understanding of financial chicanery to bear on investment funds and advisors.
July 06, 2012
What Obama Health Law Means Now That It’s Called a TaxConsidering the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Acts broad reach, one simple thing is true of the PPACAs potential tax and investment consequences: its complicated.
July 06, 2012
PIMCO’s View on Economic Weakness & Corporate ProfitsThe global-equities expert says there are some buying opportunities.
July 06, 2012
Strong Equities Drive Pension Funded Status Increase in JunePension funded status rose nearly two percentage points to 71.6% in June after falling dramatically in April and May, BNY Mellon reported on Thursday.
July 06, 2012
First-Half ScorecardDespite an awful lot of volatility over the past six months, the overall market picture remains pretty good.
July 06, 2012
First-Half ScorecardDespite an awful lot of volatility over the past six months, the overall market picture remains pretty good.
July 06, 2012
Dismal Jobs Growth Shocks StocksFor the third consecutive month, the employment report was a disappointing one, with a measly 80,000 jobs created during June.