Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What Trump Means for Interest Rates
By Mohamed El-ErianAssuming several if's, a Trump administration has the potential to encourage interest-rate convergence consistent with higher economic growth and greater financial stability.
November 11, 2016
Calamos Hires USAA CIO to Head Fixed Income StrategiesMatt Freund will lead Calamos further expansion into fixed income, credit and alternative products.
November 11, 2016
Trump on Trade: Some Risk, but Recession ‘Not Likely,’ Kleintop SaysSchwabs Kleintop suggests China is heartened by Trump election; warns that European elections may be harbinger of protectionism.
November 11, 2016
Fischer says Fed close to reaching goals and lifting ratesThe Fed appears poised to raise interest rates, as expected, by the end of the year.
November 11, 2016
The Alternatives to Chasing YieldIn looking for bond-replacing securities in client portfolios, consider the companys growth prospects and valuation.
November 10, 2016
Don’t Overreact. Stay Optimistic. Advice From Advisors Post-ElectionWhether its been clients or media asking advisors the questions, the advice has been the same: Focus on the long term.
November 10, 2016
Post-Election, Where Can Active Managers Add Alpha?To begin, consider these 15 sectors and issues to find areas where an investment advisor can add value to client portfolios.
November 10, 2016
Valliere: President Trump Is a 9.0 ‘Policy Earthquake’Washington analyst Greg Valliere says that the policy changes Trump and Republicans will pursue will be staggering.