Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
FPA in China: Expectations Exceeded; Hospitality Unmatched
By Dan Moisand, CFPReflections on the FPA in China trip include Dan Moisand's musings on what he learned about China and its financial planners, and newfound appreciation for his own country.
June 07, 2011
China Warning: Dollar Policy RiskyA top Chinese currency official's article caused the dollar to tumble in European trading on Tuesday. The article was removed from the website of a Chinese think tank and the official said his observations were purely personal.
June 07, 2011
At Pershing Insite: George Bush, Bill Belichick, Richard Hoey Featured SpeakersAttendance is up at annual conference, to nearly 2,000; focus on economics, politics, investing and regulation.
June 07, 2011
What I'm Telling Clients About the State of U.S. EconomyWe're in trouble, in the opinion of advisor Mike Patton, but what to tell clients?
June 06, 2011
Five Misconceptions About QE2’s EndBernanke's news conference answered some questions about the future of quantitative easing, but many dangerous misconceptions remain on the table.
June 06, 2011
Financial Crisis in Spanish Regions Pressures Central GovernmentA major Spanish region, akin to a U.S. state, has been declared “totally bankrupt” by the incoming administration. Spokesmen for the People’s Party in the Castilla-La Mancha region accused the previous socialist government of destroying unpaid bills totaling 2 billion euros.
June 06, 2011
IMF’s Strauss-Kahn Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual AssaultFormer IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleaded not guilty Monday in New York State Supreme Court to the attempted rape of a hotel maid.
June 06, 2011
IMF’s Strauss-Kahn Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual AssaultFormer IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleaded not guilty Monday in New York State Supreme Court to the attempted rape of a hotel maid.