Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
EU May Lower Bailout Rates
By Marlene Y. SatterThe European Union is considering lowering the interest rates on bailout loans for both Greece and Ireland, and is also putting together a second rescue package for Greece in an effort to stave off debt restructuring.
May 06, 2011
AALU Speaker: Expect to See More of ObamaThe U.S. economy seems to be on the mend and, barring unforeseen developments, Barack Obama appears to be the favorite to win the 2012 presidential election.
May 06, 2011
Goldman Sachs’ Don Gervais on N-11’s Potential to Rival G-7: Weekend InterviewTo gauge the various factors influencing international markets today and where the best investing opportunities are today, AdvisorOne spoke recently with several experts, including Don Gervais, global head of the fundamental equity product management for Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
May 06, 2011
Oil Prices Still FallingAnalysts struggled to find reasons for the steep fall of oil on Thursday that continued on into Friday.
May 06, 2011
Silver Rebounds, Carries GoldAfter its biggest one-day fall since 1980 on Thursday, Friday saw silver bouncing back and carrying gold along with it as the two precious metals regained some lost territory.
May 06, 2011
Emerging Markets Overtake Developed Markets: PIMCOInvestors are increasingly looking to emerging markets, because emerging markets are growing much faster than developed economies (“multi-speed growth”).
May 05, 2011
Mohamed El-Erian, PIMCO: The Extended 2011 IA 25 ProfileMohamed El-Erian has become the go-to guy for deciphering what upheaval in the Middle East and North Africa means for the global economic environment.
May 05, 2011
Portfolio Fix: For Retirement Income, Floating Rate Bond Funds?With yields down and inflation looming, these fixed income mutual funds are worth a look.