Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Michael Lewis' Portrait of Two Men Who Changed the World
By Barry RitholtzLewis book on Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman is an introduction to behavioral economics thinly disguised as a biography of its two protagonists.
December 14, 2016
Gundlach Sounds Fed Alarm, Warns of Selloff Near Inauguration DayA 10-year Treasury above 3% is going to hurt, the bond guru says.
December 14, 2016
Fund Managers Bullish, Haven't Hit 'Peak Greed' Yet: MerrillInvestors around the world expect stronger growth, higher inflation and higher profits, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynchs December global fund manager survey.
December 13, 2016
6 Economic Predictions for 2017: SIFMAThe forecast begins to reflect peoples expectations of fiscal and trade policies under the Trump administration.
December 13, 2016
Investors Anticipate 'Dramatic Change' in 2017: NatixisThe survey also showed that institutional investors confidence suffered after the U.S. election.
December 13, 2016
Don't Lower Corporate Taxes. Abolish Them.Business-friendly governments in the U.S. and the U.K. should eliminate corporate levies and just tax personal income and consumption.
December 13, 2016
Stress may be widening the U.S. longevity gapLife expectancy declined last year, and stress might have something to do with it.
December 13, 2016
Stress may be widening the U.S. longevity gapLife expectancy declined last year, and stress might have something to do with it.