Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Reagan's Lesson for Trump: Listen to the Lawyers
By Cass R. SunsteinReagan learned that while its tempting to say yes to your boss, the most helpful answer is often the one he doesnt want to hear.
January 05, 2017
Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2017Nuveens chief equity strategist expects stocks will outperform bonds but peak in the first half of the year.
January 05, 2017
Trump, New Congress Must Cut Energy Regs: Oil LobbyistsThe American Petroleum Institute wants Trump and Congress to pare down in first 100 days federal rules that conflict with those imposed by the states.
January 04, 2017
3 Investment Ideas for 2017: Searching for Alpha for January 2017While the animal spirits certainly have more tricks up their sleeves, there will be opportunities to add to the stellar gains of 16.
January 04, 2017
Fed Officials Endorse Gradual Rate HikesMany Fed officials are starting to worry that they might be forced to raise interest rates faster because of inflation.
January 04, 2017
Harvard Academic Sees Debt Rout Worse Than 1994 ‘Bond Massacre’Bond market is confronting the "perfect storm," says Paul Schmelzing, and debt investors face a multi-year period of sustained losses.
January 03, 2017
Solar Power Poised to Become Lowest Cost Energy Option Almost EverywhereSolar power now cheaper than coal in many markets, a distinction will spread to most countries within the decade, says Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
January 03, 2017
Summers Says Markets Underestimating Risks of Trump PresidencyFormer Treasury secretary sees extraordinary uncertainty and says Navarro-Ross paper is well beyond voodoo economics.