Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Irish Bond Auction Brings Sigh of Relief
By Marlene Y. SatterHigher yields sang a siren song to investors snapping up the latest Irish bonds at Tuesday's auction, soothing just a bit of the worry surrounding Ireland's financial condition.
September 20, 2010
The 'Great Recession' Is Over, Says Economic Research BureauNot only has the U.S. recession officially ended, but it ended way back in June 2009, the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announced Monday.
September 20, 2010
10 Most Expensive Cities: UBS ReportOslo, Zurich and Geneva top the list of the 'most expensive cities,' the updated UBS report says.
September 20, 2010
Fed Meeting Confronted by DilemmaEconomy 'might not be strong enough' to reverse high unemployment trend.
September 20, 2010
Welcome to the AdvisorOne Daily Wire NewsletterSeptember 20 marks the premiere of the Daily Wire, the daily newsletter from AdvisorOne.com.
September 20, 2010
The ‘Great Recession’ Is Over, Says Economic Research BureauNot only has the U.S. recession officially ended, but it ended way back in June 2009, the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announced Monday.
September 20, 2010
Housing Market Index in September Continues August's Dismal LevelFigures released Monday for the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for September held steady at 13, tying August's low.
September 19, 2010
Gold Rises on Fears Even as Markets Poised to SoarEven though gold set new records on Friday, there was hope among U.S. investors that the S&P 500 would break 1,130 next week if there were even a hint of good news from the Fed.