Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Looking Beyond Gold for Alpha
By Gil WeinreichThe yellow metal’s rapid rise could signal inflation ahead, and the market could rotate foreign stocks.
March 25, 2011
Interest Rates to Remain Low, QE3 Unlikely, Says Fed President LockhartThe Fed won't extend its $600 billion bond buyback program because the U.S. economic recovery is on solid ground, Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart said.
March 25, 2011
'Europe Is Not Going Away,' Argues David Marcus: Weekend InterviewA disciple of the legendary Michael Price, Evermore Funds’ founder David Marcus sees opportunity in Europe, which Germany will defend, along with the euro.
March 25, 2011
David Marcus Seeks Opportunity for New Funds: Weekend InterviewA disciple of the legendary Michael Price, Evermore Funds’ founder David Marcus brings a focus on opportunity and catalysts as a ‘go anywhere’ value investor.
March 25, 2011
Portugal Suffers Ratings Cuts, but Not Expected to Seek BailoutThe same day that Portugal's prime minister resigned, Fitch on Thursday cut the nation’s credit rating by two notches, and S&P followed on Friday with a two-notch ratings cut.
March 25, 2011
Bernanke Says Dodd-Frank Will Help Small BanksFed Chairman to hold four news conferences each year.
March 25, 2011
France’s Lagarde Pressures Ireland on Corporate Tax RateAs Ireland pressed for a better interest rate on the bailout package it received from the EU and IMF, French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde pushed back.
March 24, 2011
What Advisors Need to Know About Mideast Hot Spots—SlideshowTalking points for your clients on the economic and markets impact of regime change in North Africa and the Mideast.