Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
E.U. Debates Bank Capital Rules
By Marlene Y. SatterE.U. leaders are attempting to come to agreement on the amount of capital banks would have to set aside as a precaution against losses, with Britain and Sweden seeking even larger percentages than rules already being discussed.
May 01, 2012
Cash Loses, Real Estate Wins and Other Q1 Plays by Tiger 21While many Tiger 21 members might feel the worst of the economic troubles are behind us, general consensus is that we are in no way in the clear, said Michael Sonnenfeldt, the groups chairman.
May 01, 2012
How to Play Likely Q2 Market Weakness—Searching for Alpha for May 2012At least in the short term, the market environment will be difficult to map. Some suggestions for advisors.
May 01, 2012
Man Group Reports $1 Billion in OutflowsThe largest publicly traded hedge fund manager in the world, Man Group, saw net outflows of $1 billion in Q1 and reported a net drop in cash that made analysts wonder if it is spending too much.
May 01, 2012
Occupy Goes Worldwide on May DayOn May Day protesters from the Occupy group planned demonstrations across the world, chiefly against financial institutions.
April 30, 2012
Protecting Boomers from ThemselvesJohn Zidans message to baby boomers: Play it safe and protect your principal.
April 30, 2012
Krugman, Paul Clash on Policy, Inflation, Role of FedSparks flew when Paul Krugman and Rep. Ron Paul faced off on Bloomberg TV's "Street Smart" Monday afternoon.
April 30, 2012
What’s Up (or Down) With the S&P 500?Investors are used to receiving complicated and often conflicting information about markets and the economy, but recent commentary about the S&P 500 seems to have gone one better.