Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Harvard Academic Sees Debt Rout Worse Than 1994 'Bond Massacre'
By Anchalee Worrachate, BloombergBond market is confronting the "perfect storm," says Paul Schmelzing, and debt investors face a multi-year period of sustained losses.
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.
December 30, 2016
S&P 500 Ends Year Up 9.3%; Dow Jones Rallies 13% in '16Meanwhile, oil has best year since 2009, as gold rises most since 2011.
December 30, 2016
Equity Funds Rule in 2016: MorningstarDespite some bumps during the year, stock pickers proved their worth, according to one analyst.
December 29, 2016
Uncertain Outlook for Muni Bonds in 2017The municipal bond market may have a lot more to worry about than just rising interest rates next year.
December 29, 2016
Golden Era of Hedge Funds Draws to a Close, Clients in RevoltInvestors are up in arms as traders get rich on management fees. The million-dollar question: Who will keep earning 2 and 20?
December 28, 2016
Time's Up on These Tax Changes January 1Tax Day is April 18, 2017, but Dec. 31, 2016, is the last day to make most changes that will affect taxpayers' 2016 returns.