Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Liars, Cheaters and Thieves
By Gil WeinreichJanet Tavakoli is a Chicago-based consultant with experience structuring and trading credit derivatives.
April 25, 2012
Christie’s PathNew Jerseys Gov. Chris Christie is a rising star in Republican national politics.
April 25, 2012
Finding the Culprits of the CrisisDerivatives expert Janet Tavakoli takes a hard look at what and who caused the financial crisis.
April 25, 2012
How Are Advisors Managing in a Low-Rate Environment?While the Federal Reserve's reaffirmation Wednesday of its zero-rate policy is great news for home buyers, low rates remain a significant challenge to retirees and their financial advisors...
April 25, 2012
Investors Lost Confidence in April, Indexes ShowAlong with the Consumer Confidence Index, State Street and Spectrem surveys make moderate dips in April as investors cool to market conditions.
April 25, 2012
2012 SMA Fixed Income Award: Gannett Welsh & Kotler LLCPredictions of mass default, European sovereign debt, outlooks from Bill Gross, Bernankes shenanigansanyone still think fixed income isnt sexy?
April 25, 2012
S&P Cuts India’s OutlookIndia could be in danger of losing its investment-grade credit rating, after Standard & Poors cut its outlook to negative from stable.
April 25, 2012
E.U. Could Trim Bank BonusesE.U. banks could soon find themselves regarded in much the same way as power or water companies: entities that keep society functioning but pretty much stay in the background.