Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Market Update: Frank Holmes& U.S. Global's Latest Analysis
By Janet LevauxThe current environment appears similar to 2008 in many ways, but there are also crucial differences. The economy is recovering and global economic growth still looks like the most likely outcome, Holmes points out.
May 20, 2010
S&P Seeks Comments On Proposed CriteriaStandard & Poor's Ratings Services is asking for reactions to proposed changes in the way it evaluates insurers' and reinsurers' economic capital models.
May 19, 2010
It's not the end, it's the beginningI'm reading a book about the next hundred-million U.S. citizens, who will give us a net population of close to a half-billion souls by 2050.
May 18, 2010
Funds for Rising Interest RatesA group of financial advisors explains the 10-plus funds they consider advantageous in a climate with rising interest rates and how they use these products to better position clients.
May 18, 2010
Lincoln: Fixed Annuity Option Links Payouts To CPILincoln National Corp. is rolling out an option for fixed deferred annuities that guarantees the annuity's income payouts will track with inflation.
May 17, 2010
Lincoln: Fixed Annuity Option Links Payouts To CPILincoln National Corp. is rolling out an option for fixed deferred annuities that guarantees the annuity's income payouts will track with inflation.
May 17, 2010
Product Ideas For Assured Income FlowsInterest in assured income flows has never been stronger. The Following are some thoughts on how those flows can be achieved.
May 16, 2010
Voluntary, Worksite Sales RiseVoluntary and worksite insurance sales increased 3.3% in 2009, according to Eastbridge Consulting Group Inc.