Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
8 reasons why investors face roller-coaster markets
By Mohamed El-ErianRisk assets such as stocks, corporate bonds and bank loans have been trading in a wide and volatile range, taking investors on a roller-coaster ride.
March 24, 2016
If You're Over 65, You Should Love the FedIf low interest rates have posed a challenge for seniors, why then have they done relatively well in terms of consumption and income?
March 24, 2016
BlackRock Turns Bullish on U.S. StocksBlackRock noted the staying power of the U.S. economy, expectations for future growth and stronger than expected inflation.
March 23, 2016
Lipper Fund Awards: TIAA Investments, Thrivent Win Top Group HonorsMore than 300 funds collected awards for consistent returns over 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.
March 23, 2016
Watch out for the U.S. recession signal in Friday's GDP reportJPMorgan sees 50 percent chance of downturn in two years.
March 23, 2016
Lloyd's of London takes 'massive hit' from low investment returnEarnings from investments fell 60 percent.
March 22, 2016
Beware of Models That Called It for RomneyMath drives an increasingly large number of investment portfolios. But as we learned during the financial crisis, models can and do break down.
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.