Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Could Lifesaving Health Care Be Financed Like a Home Purchase?
By Bernice NapachThe professors proposing the health care loan concept say it's "a market-based solution" to get patients needed medication. But they admit the idea is "distasteful."
February 23, 2016
2016 Outlook: Modest Growth With High Volatility AheadWe are now entering a new phase of the business cycle, one that may bring more modest returns and greater volatility.
February 23, 2016
Global Investor Confidence Mixed After ‘Interesting’ February: State StreetEuropeans' confidence dropped sharply while North American and Asian investors were actually more optimistic this month, State Street said.
February 23, 2016
Hedge Fund Investors Optimistic, Will Pay for Quality: Deutsche BankDespite falling fees, nearly half of hedge fund investors said they would pay the traditional "2 and 20" for the right investment, Deutsche Bank found.
February 22, 2016
Deutsche Bank Analyst Kept Some Doubts to HimselfDon't put incriminating things in writing to yourself. What is the purpose of that?
February 22, 2016
Why a Falling Stock Market Won’t Delay Boomer RetirementsThe baby boomers are getting ready to retire, and they won't let a stock market selloff stop them.
February 22, 2016
Goldman Says 40% of Its Lending to Oil and Gas Firms Is JunkGoldman Sachs has $1.5 billion in loans to energy companies rated below investment grade and $2.7 billion in unfunded commitments.
February 22, 2016
View: Sanders makes promises no one could possibly keepWould he really increase inflation-adjusted GDP growth to 4.5 percent per year?