Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Real U.S. Job Creators Coming From Unexpected Place
By Joyce HansonAs the United States faces the challenge of creating more employment nationwide, new jobs are coming from an unexpected place the 'positive-impact' sector, says a recent report from HIP Investor Inc.
July 02, 2012
4 in 10 Canadians Cite Prospect of Renewed U.S. Recession as Chief ConcernFour in 10 Canadians say the possibility of a renewed recession in the U.S. is the No. 1 threat to Canada's continuing prosperity, according to a new report.
July 02, 2012
Women Are an Opportunity, Not a Niche: Schwab’s ClarkAmong the lessons from Schwabs Women and Financial Independence Study, according to Bernie Clark: Dont treat us differently, but do get to know us and our goals.
July 02, 2012
EU Summit Decision: Just Kicking the Can Down the Road—Searching for Alpha for July 2012Why Im skeptical that the latest EU prescription can change the fundamentals of the eurozones problems.
July 02, 2012
Diamond Pressured as Barclays’ Agius Steps DownBarclays Chairman Marcus Agius resigned from his post after a LIBOR-rigging scandal resulted in a fine of 290 million pounds. CEO Bob Diamond remained at the helm despite calls for his ouster.
June 30, 2012
5 Keys to the presidential raceAs the Gallup piece surmises, this election cycle will have many twists and turns along the way.
June 29, 2012
Tech vs. Utilities: What’s the Better Value?Historically, tech has traded at a premium relative to utilities.
June 29, 2012
4 Reasons Treasury Yields Can Fall FurtherA confluence of factors is contributing to distortions in the U.S. Treasury market