Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Can baby boomers age in place?
By John SullivanThis question is asked and answered by Peter Boston at Best Syndication. "City planning specialists, MDs and aging consultants of all types are thinking about the...
September 27, 2009
Top story: Advisors adapt to changes in variable annuity marketplaceMany carriers have significantly reduced or eliminated the once generous guaranteed income credits they offered variable annuity policyholders. they've made other changes too.
September 22, 2009
The State of the ConsumerThere's some obvious trepidation out there among buyers, who would rather save than spend. But instead of money-market accounts (and their zero yields), it seems that most folks prefer to stash their savings in the stock and bond markets.
September 18, 2009
Turnaround on its way - one expert's opinionCould the long-awaited rebirth of the U.S. economy be just around the corner? One financial expert says he sees positive signs. "We believe that the U.S. and global recessions are over and that sustained economic recoveries have begun, both
September 17, 2009
Industrial Production Ekes out a GainOne day after Ben Bernanke announced that "from a technical perspective the recession is very likely over," the Fed released Industrial Production numbers that were rosier than we've seen some time.
September 11, 2009
Economist Forecasts Depression for Japan and EurolandEconomists at High Frequency Economics (HFE) forecast a dire outlook for Japan and Euroland but a better economic outlook for the U.S. On a Sept....
September 10, 2009
Inertia behind 401(k) stabilityTomorrow is National 401(k) Day, an effort from The Profit Sharing/401k Council of America to highlight the importance of employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k) plans....
September 09, 2009
A move toward more equal distribution of wealth?"The rich get richer" may not be an accurate adage anymore. Economists pouring through data are saying - with increasing frequency - that the rich as a group are no longer getting richer.