Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Swiss rejection shouldn't doom universal basic income
By Leonid BershidskyUniversal basic income is not necessarily a utopian idea. With a less hasty, radical approach, UBI might still gain traction.
June 03, 2016
Bill Gross: Historic 40-Year Stock and Bond Run Is OverTo say that Janus bond fund manager Bill Gross is negative on the financial markets would be a major understatement.
June 03, 2016
Weak Jobs Report, Rate Hike & Recession Concerns Push Financials Down, Gold UpCME Group says the chance of a June rate hike is about 6%, sending investors into gold and similar holdings.
June 03, 2016
Weak U.S. Jobs Report Pulls Rug From Under June Fed Rate HikeThe argument for a June interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve has evaporated with the news that only 38,000 jobs were created in May.
June 02, 2016
The Hidden Costs of Passive InvestingPassive investments have implicit implementation costs that result in returns that are materially depressed, Research Affiliates writes.
June 02, 2016
5 Ways to Make the Most of Slow Growth: KleintopDespite sluggish productivity growth, advisors and investors still can find bright spots in different sectors and countries, the Schwab strategist says.
June 02, 2016
Think Market Indicators Are Shouting Bear? Think Again: Searching for Alpha for June 2016Specific market history (think 1989) provides some clues as to where this market may be heading.
June 01, 2016
Morningstar Buys Bond Analytics Group; Raymond James Grabs Euro M&A FirmThe research firm adds a fixed income tech partner, while the broker-dealer brings on an investment firm in Germany.