Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The rise of the 1099 economy
By Justin FoxThere are a lot of names for it: the "sharing economy," the "gig economy" and the "on-demand economy" seem to be the three most popular.
December 11, 2015
10 Reasons Not to Dump Emerging Market Stocks: GMO’s InkerIt would seem to qualify as a nightmare year for emerging markets, but the story is more complicated than it looks, says Ben Inker.
December 11, 2015
U.S. Stocks Sink as Oil Rout Deepens With Emerging-Asset SelloffGlobal financial markets have turned gloomy as the countdown to the Federal Reserves probable interest-rate increase sparked a selloff among riskier assets.
December 11, 2015
You Can't Predict Future Markets After Flat YearsRather than be taken in by a good story about next year's market, look at the data. You might be surprised.
December 10, 2015
Top 10 Best Jobs of the Future: 2015These fast-growing jobs pay more than average, and most don't require advanced degrees. Advisor jobs fell to #37 on the list.
December 10, 2015
Crude Slips to 6-Year Low as OPEC Strategy Weighs on MarketSpeculation that OPEC will keep markets oversupplied outweighed a drop in U.S. crude stockpiles.
December 10, 2015
When Can Bond Traders Lie to Their Customers?Is lying to your investors about the price you paid for a bond fraud? A federal court decides.
December 10, 2015
U.S. to Stand Out Amid Limited Global Growth in 2016: Merrill LynchBofA Merrill Lynch expects the global economy and markets in 2016 will perform a lot like they did this year, with a few exceptions.