Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Special Market: Selling DI to Military Doctors
By Ryan PetersenAs many of you may know, it can be challenging to provide a disability estate plan for a military doctor.
August 08, 2011
Stocks Plummet on Downgrade, as Obama Defends AAA; Market Gurus El-Erian, Rogers Weigh InWhile global markets plummeted Monday after Fridays downgrade of U.S. debt, Obama said U.S. credit was among the best in the world; several market experts also gave their opinions.
August 08, 2011
Crisis Won’t Derail 2011 S&P 500 Growth Predictions: AnalystsA little thing like a U.S. credit rating downgrade won’t shake pundits off their 2011 prediction for the broad market. They’re still expecting a 17% rise for the year in the S&P 500.
August 08, 2011
Market Update: Stocks Weak, Panic in Metals, More DowngradesAfter a sharp stock sell-off, gold was now trading on par with platinum.
August 08, 2011
China Berates U.S. Over DowngradeIn a scathing Saturday editorial excoriating the U.S. for being addicted to debt and living beyond its means, China’s state-run news agency highlighted a different but related issue: China’s U.S. debt holdings that amount to some $1.16 trillion.
August 08, 2011
How I’m Positioning Client Portfolios NowIn these turbulent markets, positioning client portfolios correctly. So far, so good.
August 08, 2011
Prepping for Market Selloff: 5 Indicators to WatchFollowing orderly declines on Sunday night, what to watch for in the markets today.
August 08, 2011
3 Funds to Consider in Light of Slowdown, Downgrade: Portfolio FixFor your consideration: three fixed-income funds that boast above-average historical performance, high current yield and currency diversification.