Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Three Top Questions About Managed Futures, Answered
By Matt OsborneHistorically, managed futures strategies have had mostly positive annual returns, but three consecutive years of drawdowns have raised concerns.
October 01, 2016
Go Global for Diversification, CarefullyPaul O'Connor of Henderson Global Investors and other strategists discuss the differing benefits of global investing.
October 01, 2016
Home Automation: Gains in Efficiency but Risks Are UncertainThe Internet of Things offers great promise but also some peril for your clients.
September 30, 2016
More employers adopting lifetime income solutions [infographic]A survey by Willis Towers Watson shows that retirement income planning is "urgently needed."
September 30, 2016
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Split on Where Treasuries Will End 2016As Morgan Stanley calls for U.S. bond rally in Q4, Goldman joins Gundlach in view that U.S. 10-year yields should rise to 2%.
September 30, 2016
Clinton, Trump Economic Advisors Spar in DebateObamacare is a true catastrophe, Trump advisor Moore said, while Clinton advisor Sperling argued the countrys problems stem from the financial crisis.
September 29, 2016
Advisors’ Dilemma: Investor Expectations vs. Market RealityNatixis study finds a quarter of advisors plan a big change within 3 years due to client expectations, regulatory pressure.
September 29, 2016
California Suspends ‘Business Relationships’ With Wells FargoCalifornia is the largest municipal-bond issuer in the U.S. and has $75 billion in investments.