Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fund Flows in 2016 Break Records, Again: SSGA
By Janet LevauxAssets rose 16% above the earlier record, but two fund groups stalled as investors withdrew their holdings.
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.
January 03, 2017
2017: Most Volatile Year for Political Risk Since WWII, Says Eurasia GroupAmong those risks, the breakdown of central government institutions, which isn't inevitable but possible, according to the global risk research firm.
January 03, 2017
Deborah Fox: New Credit Crisis Is BrewingThe Fox Financial Planning founder tells ThinkAdvisor why shes on high alert for another crisis and where the advisors she coaches need the most help.