Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Merk Asks: Could Gold Beat Stocks?
By Janet LevauxPorfolio manager Axel Merk suggests that investors look at history, especially periods of low interest rates.
February 02, 2016
How to Kill DOL's Fiduciary Rule: Andy FriedmanCourts don't like to give injunctions, but if opponents to the rule can get one, the rule is dead, the Washington Update analyst says.
February 02, 2016
Why Are Stocks Falling in Sync With Oil Prices?The stock market is treating the plunge in oil prices as an indicator of global growth, says BlackRock's Russ Koesterich. Thats wrong.
February 02, 2016
SEC Fines 14 Firms for Muni Bond ViolationsBarclays, Janney Montgomery and Wells Fargo are among the firms fined.
February 02, 2016
20 Wealthiest Places in AmericaIf you want to build your roster of high-net-worth clients, these are the towns you should be targeting.
February 02, 2016
Best Finance Tweets of the Month: January 2016Small children argue with Janet Yellen, Wu-Tang Financial endorses a presidential candidate, and Jeffrey Kleintop quotes Flock of Seagulls.
February 01, 2016
Why Institutional Investors Are Embracing ETFsInstitutions surveyed by Greenwich Associates are using ETFs to gain market exposure and hedge investments.
February 01, 2016
How to Build a Family Office EnvironmentUBS's Ira Walker explains how he's remaking his service model.