Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Swiss Bank Julius Baer Gets Green Light for China Fund
By Marlene Y. SatterZurich-based private bank Julius Baer said the Chinese government has granted it a Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) quota.
May 20, 2011
Top 10 U.S. Cities With Best Economic GrowthThe country might be recovering from a recession, but you'd never know it in Washington, D.C. So says POLICOM’s list of the top 10 metro economies.
May 20, 2011
Why Is Economy Faltering? Conference Board's Goldstein Explains the DriversLeading economic indicators dip, says Board's Goldstein, over labor market and housing.
May 20, 2011
IMF Looks for Quick Succession to Strauss-KahnAs a G8 summit nears next week, European leaders are looking for a quick nomination to succeed Dominique Strauss-Kahn as head of the IMF.
May 19, 2011
Three Market Trends to Look for This Summer: Munis, QE2, the DollarThe outlook for the dollar, municipal bonds and the impact of the end of QE2.
May 19, 2011
Top 7 Cities for Financial Services Job Seekers: 2011The technology and energy industries help drive growth in finance, a yearly Accounting Principals study found.
May 19, 2011
Why We’re Going to China: FPA’s Moisand, Salmen Explain Their Goals, Part IIThe FPA’s delegation leaders tell AdvisorOne what they hope to accomplish on a landmark trip to China. In Part II, Chinese markets and consumers.
May 19, 2011
Why We’re Going to China: FPA’s Moisand, Salmen Explain Their Goals, Part IThe FPA’s delegation leaders tell what they hope to accomplish on a landmark trip to China. In Part I, the impetus and goals of the trip, and the role of financial planning worldwide.