Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Janus Advisor Guide: Beware of Correlations, and Other Investment Tips
By Bernice NapachJanus Funds 2017 Wealth Advisors Guide identifies the intended and unintended risks of advisors asset allocations in their model portfolios.
January 12, 2017
Morningstar Upgrades 5 Funds, Downgrades 7 and Puts 3 Under ReviewThe new Morningstar analyst ratings included only one upgrade to Gold.
January 12, 2017
16 Best Fund Managers of 2016: MorningstarThe list includes big firms (like Vanguard) and some smaller names (such as Parnassus) in four categories.
January 11, 2017
College Degree Doubles the Odds of Getting a JobThe unemployment rate of recent college graduates is less than half the rate for all young workers, according to the New York Fed.
January 11, 2017
Trump’s Border Tax Threat May Weaponize the DollarThings may even out in the U.S., but emerging markets will suffer.
January 11, 2017
Gundlach, Ribbing ‘Second-Tier’ Managers, Says 3% Is Rate to WatchThe DoubleLine CEO took an apparent shot at Bill Gross while discussing his yearly outlook, which also predicted a stock selloff around Trumps inauguration.
January 10, 2017
Bill Gross: Forget Dow 20K, Here’s the Number to WatchIn his January outlook, Gross discusses "the key to interest rate levels and perhaps stock price levels in 2017."
January 09, 2017
FHA to Cut Fees, Lowering Rates for First-Time Home BuyersThe change, which Trump could reverse when he takes office, reduces annual insurance premiums by 0.25%.