Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stock-Picking Pros Beat the Indexers
By Noah SmithNew research shows that when there are chances to beat the market, money managers tend to see them and take them. But there's more.
November 17, 2016
Moody’s Zandi: Why Trump’s ‘Shocking’ Election Changed My ForecastChief economist of Moodys Analytics gives keys reasons for his revised economic outlook for U.S. and global economies.
November 17, 2016
Yellen Sees Hike ‘Relatively Soon’ and Plans to Serve Full TermYellen's testimony before a Congressional committee Thursday cemented market expectations for a rate hike in mid-December when Fed policymakers meet.
November 16, 2016
The ‘Big Trump Rethink’ on Economy: HFE EconomistsMarkets are hoping Trump will be practical and market friendly but dont know yet if that will be the case, according to economist Carl Weinberg.
November 16, 2016
Sallie Krawcheck: Why Trump Could Benefit Women in BusinessKrawcheck put together a checklist for women on how they can assert their power in a Trump-run United States.
November 16, 2016
Gross on Trump: ‘Populism Takes a Wrong Turn’; No Bull Market BounceJanus market guru predicts Trumps one term will ironically be damaging for jobless and low-wage American voters.
November 16, 2016
Gundlach: Post-Election Markets ‘Confused’; Avoid ‘FANG’ StocksThe DoubleLine CEO says higher rates and inflation are coming, but Trump has no magic wand for economic fixes.
November 16, 2016
Kashkari, Minnesota Fed Chief, Has Plan to End Too-Big-to-Fail BanksFormer TARP overseer advocates for much higher capital levels for large banks and a tax on leverage for shadow banks.