Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Watch out for the U.S. recession signal in Friday's GDP report
By Rich MillerJPMorgan sees 50 percent chance of downturn in two years.
March 22, 2016
BlackRock says there won't be a U.S. recession, cut TreasuriesBlackRock Inc., the worlds largest money manager, says investors should pare their Treasury holdings because the U.S. will avoid a recession.
March 22, 2016
Gold, Dollar Gain After Brussels AttacksU.S. stocks fluctuated as investors dived into haven assets after deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels killed at least 31 people.
March 22, 2016
Mutual Fund Investors Face Tax Season ‘Double Whammy’Many mutual fund investors will be paying taxes on investments in funds that had losses in 2015.
March 22, 2016
New chief of world’s biggest pension fund facing tough startCritics claim that Japan's largest fund has invested too much in stocks after doubling its allocation of equities in 2014.
March 22, 2016
Brussels Bombings Shake Europe MarketsAirline, leasure stocks pull down market after bombings hit airport and subway in Brussels.
March 21, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Janus Plans 4 Health-Related ETFsWhat do long-term care, obesity, fitness and organic food have in common? See Janus Capital's latest ETF plans.
March 21, 2016
Trump presidency a threat to world economy, says risk reportA Donald Trump victory in the presidential election is as dangerous as the rising threat of jihadi terrorism, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.