Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Leading indicators in the U.S. rose in February as hiring improves
By Tatiana DarieFour of 10 indicators advance, led by fewer jobless claims, while economic outlook is still positive with little chance of downturn.
March 14, 2016
Gold Funds: Better Than Bullion?Bigger gains are not the only reason to choose gold funds over gold bullion. There may be tax considerations, Ron DeLegge says.
March 14, 2016
There’s Only One Buyer Keeping S&P 500 Bull Market AliveS&P 500 constituents are poised to repurchase as much as $165 billion of stock this quarter amid rampant selling elsewhere.
March 14, 2016
Fed Behind 93% of S&P Rise Since ’08: EconomistWe had our tech bubble, our credit bubble and then our Fed bubble, says Brian Barnier of ValueBridge.
March 14, 2016
What the Fed Will and Won't Do This WeekAt the FOMC meeting this week, the Fed once again will emphasize both its dependence on data and its policy conditionality.
March 14, 2016
Cash Is Riskiest Investment for Retirees: Legg MasonExecutive Vice President Tom Hoops of Legg Mason gave three alternative solutions to holding cash.
March 11, 2016
Thanks, Starbucks: How Daily Spending Hurts Retirement SavingsSimple costs add up: Think Starbucks, Uber and monthly purchases at Bloomingdales. Oh yeah, and Americans love to dine out.
March 11, 2016
Oil Prices: Has the Drop Stopped or Just Paused?Some new data makes that case, but there are many variables at play, according to analysts.