Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Top 10 Big Cities for Economic Growth: 2015
By Dan BermanJob and pay growth were among the key metrics used by the Milken Institute to rank metro areas.
January 14, 2016
U.S. stock rally stems global rout as oil stabilizes, gold dropsThe S&P 500 Index gained the most in 6 weeks amid speculation the earlier 7.5 percent selloff had gone too far.
January 13, 2016
Winning on inflation could mean Yellen lets U.S. economy run hotWIN: Want Inflation Now.
January 13, 2016
3 Steps AUM Advisors Should Take Ahead of the Next Market DownturnShould we be on the verge of a significant market correction and even if we're not take these business-protection steps now.
January 13, 2016
Gundlach: Why Q1 Could Be ‘Really Ugly’This is a preserving-money, not a making-money, environment right now, the DoubleLine CEO said in his 2016 outlook.
January 13, 2016
RIAs Bullish on 2016; See Cybersecurity as Biggest Tech ChallengeAdvisors in TD Ameritrade survey expect continued growth in 16, helped by targeting new niches, though rate hikes remain a concern in building client portfolios.
January 12, 2016
DOL Fiduciary Rule Heading to OMB as Obama Gives Final State of the UnionAn expedited OMB review of DOL's rule could put it out before April. Legal challenges are already being prepared.
January 12, 2016
Bernanke: ‘Audit the Fed’ Bill Wouldn't Audit at AllThe bill doesn't actually deal with reviewing the Feds financial assets and liabilities, records and operations, Bernanke writes in his Brookings blog.