Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Grantham: 12 Economic Facts to Ruin Investors’ 2016
By Janet LevauxThe GMO portfolio specialist urges investors to face the truth and embrace a specific resolution this coming New Year.
December 08, 2015
Learning From China’s Development — A Case for Active Management Within AsiaWhat lessons have we learned from investing in China, and what are the implications for the region?
December 08, 2015
Year of Trump versus Hillary may crimp economy, Calstrs CIO saysA divisive presidential campaign will likely depress consumer confidence, says Calstrs' Christopher Ailman.
December 08, 2015
Former Jefferies Trader Wins Reversal of Fraud ConvictionThe federal appeals court ruling throwing out Jesse Litvaks 2014 conviction is deemed a setback for pending cases brought by DOJ and SEC.
December 08, 2015
Bill Gross: Easy-money casino is closing; time to sell stocks"Gradually de-risk portfolios as we move into 2016," Janus manager says.
December 08, 2015
Bill Gross: Easy-money casino is closing; time to sell stocks"Gradually de-risk portfolios as we move into 2016," Janus manager says.
December 08, 2015
Morgan Stanley to Cut 1,200 Jobs, Take $150 Million ChargeReductions amount to about 25% of fixed-income and commodities group worldwide.
December 08, 2015
Morgan Stanley to take $150 million charge, cut 1,200 jobsThis amounts to 25 percent of Morgan Stanleys fixed-income trading staff, with other reductions coming in infrastructure and support roles.