Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The rise of anti-financial populism
By Kenneth SilberResearch Senior Editor Ken Silber discussed the history of negative public attitudes toward the financial sector, on the Gabe Wisdom Show, Business Talk Radio, on 3/1/11.
March 08, 2011
Gold, Oil Drop as OPEC Mulls Production IncreaseTuesday morning saw gold falling from record territory set Monday as OPEC said it would consider increasing production.
March 08, 2011
Strengthen Euro Bailout Fund: German Employers GroupGermany’s opposition to strengthening the European Financial Stability Facility, the rescue vehicle of the euro zone, has to end, while the country’s insistence on a euro zone competitiveness pact is “necessary and politically clever.”
March 07, 2011
Bad News, A Bullish Wall of Worry and Sell SignalsA VIX below 20 does not build a wall of worry.
March 07, 2011
Volatility: Time to Buy, Sell or Embrace It?New volatility ETFs could provide a solution to the geopolitical uncertainty now weighing on the markets
March 07, 2011
Gold Sets New Record on Libyan Unrest; Silver CompetesInvestors continued to embrace the perceived safety of gold as prices on Monday soared to new heights.
March 07, 2011
Euro at 4-Month High on Interest Rate PromiseThe implied promise of a rate hike by the European Central Bank in April sent the euro soaring on Monday to more than $1.40, as investors welcomed signs that the ECB would take more direct steps to deal with inflation.
March 07, 2011
Moody’s Cuts Greek Debt Three Notches, Threatens Additional CutsMoody’s Investors Service on Monday slashed Greece’s credit rating three notches, from Ba1 to B1, and added that further cuts might be in the works if it cannot reduce its debt. T