Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Advisor Top-of-Mind Index: Volatility, Election, Fed
By Michael S. FischerAdvisors in Eaton Vance survey said "protecting wealth from market volatility" remains their top concern.
October 20, 2016
El-Erian Holds 30% in Cash as Central Banks Distort MarketsThe former co-CEO of Pimco sees "enormous risk" in financial markets due to distortions caused by central bank policies.
October 20, 2016
L Bonds: The High-Yield Alternative Asset You Probably Never Heard OfGWG Holdings L bonds are yielding 5.5%-8.5% for maturities from two to five years, but the bonds are unrated and illiquid.
October 20, 2016
Bernanke: Americans Better Off Today Than 10 or 20 Years AgoHowever, the former Fed chairman and Brookings analyst Peter Olson note that the pace of economic growth has slowed.
October 19, 2016
6 Companies With the Best Retirement PlansThese companies offer their employees a chance at a good retirement, in ways that range from pension plans to generous matching 401(k) contributions.
October 19, 2016
Worried about the U.S. presidential election? You’re not aloneThe November vote notwithstanding, CFOs and finance professionals are confident about the economic outlook, largely due to their faith in an anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
October 19, 2016
Financial Services Explained, Pt. 1: The Cost of EverythingIn the first of a series, we look at how advisors young and old can benefit from understanding how the industry works for your clients.
October 19, 2016
Oil Rises to 15-Month High on U.S. Supply Drop, OPEC OptimismThe increase followed a 5.25 million barrel drop in U.S. crude inventories just weeks before OPEC ministers will meet to discuss supply cuts.