Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Napoleon Is Dead! Wait, That's a Stock-Market Scam.
By Barry RitholtzFinancial markets have been dealing with hoaxes, frauds and fake news for a long time. The wrong response can be costly.
December 21, 2016
Has the 2016 Stock Market Rally Stolen Next Year's Expected Gains?Strategists say the rally in stocks since the presidential election has discounted much of the support it might get from a Trump presidency.
December 21, 2016
Investors Beware: Tax ‘Volatility,’ Regulatory Upheaval on HorizonFriedman and Valliere look at changes in retirement, tax, entitlement and investing policies coming in 2017.
December 21, 2016
More Americans Resolve to Seek Financial Advice in 2017: AllianzAllianz Lifes annual New Years Resolution Survey found that consumers positive financial outlook is prompting them to get their finances in order.
December 21, 2016
Morgan Stanley: Don’t Believe Market Hype Over Trump and Le PenThe firm's cross-asset strategist Andrew Sheets says European and Japanese stocks will outperform American equities in 2017.
December 21, 2016
4 Global Economic Risks to Watch in 2017Investors should have less confidence in almost every economic and market scenario going into 2017, according to Natixis' David Lafferty.
December 20, 2016
Congress Got Schooled Once by a BD Owner; It Should AgainAs the new administration and Congress contemplate regulatory changes, it would be wise to get input from broker-dealer owners like Peter Schiff.
December 20, 2016
El-Erian Says Sustaining Trump Rally Depends on Germany, China"Its not just about implementing policies at home," he says, adding that today's valuations suggest no policy mistakes or accidents.