Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Keep an Eye on 'Billions' as a Market Indicator
By Barry RitholtzForget its dramatic value. I'm interested in Showtime's TV series as a possible indicator of a market top.
January 28, 2016
International Dividend Growth: A Prudent Path to Higher YieldsIf youre looking for dividend income, a prudent path to higher yields may lie outside of the United States.
January 28, 2016
A Recession Is Coming: Wilmington TrustInvestors in the meantime should look toward income-earning investments because capital gains will be limited, says CIO Tony Roth.
January 28, 2016
Wall Street turmoil to bend, not break, economic expansion"The risk of a recession in 2016 is pretty low, certainly under 25 percent," says David Hensley of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
January 27, 2016
The Fed in a BindChanging financial markets and global economic conditions are making it very hard for Fed officials to communicate a clear and consistent policy path.
January 27, 2016
Schwab’s Sonders: Market Headed for ‘Non-Recession Bear’Schwab strategist Liz Ann Sonders says that while the secular bull market isn't over, a rough several months could be ahead.
January 27, 2016
ESOPs May Help Reduce Income Inequality Among WorkersEmployee stock ownership plans appear to equalize wealth and wage distributions, according to a paper by economist Jared Bernstein.
January 27, 2016
Marc Faber Bullish on (Some) Emerging Markets as Others Shun ThemOn a generally bearish panel at Inside ETFs conference, with Richard Bernstein and others, Marc Faber stood out as an emerging market bull.