Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bob Doll: Confusing Times Ahead for U.S.
By Janet LevauxMarket conditions are going to continue to frustrate both the bulls and the bears, the Nuveen equity strategist says.
October 27, 2015
How Problematic Is Credit Fund Illiquidity?An examination of the differences between European and U.S. regulation raises questions on the underlying risks of '40 Act liquid alts funds.
October 26, 2015
Why Ken Fisher Hates AnnuitiesThe Fisher Investments founder tells ThinkAdvisor about what he calls the lies annuity salespeople tell and how he buys clients out of their surrender fees.
October 26, 2015
Economic Anxiety Persists in Lead-Up to 2016 ElectionsAn unemployment rate around 5% doesn't mean 95% of Americans are A-OK, say Edison Research and Marketplace, who just introduced a new poll.
October 26, 2015
How a Fed rate hike could actually stimulate the U.S. economyHigher interest rates might actually add fuel to, rather than cool, the housing market, some analysts contend.
October 23, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: A High Dividend ETF and Climate Change IndexThis week's additions also include a concentrated portfolio of stocks for companies headed by women.
October 23, 2015
IMF Said to Give China Strong Signs of Reserve-Currency NodThe U.S. took a step toward backing Chinas bid recently, by softening its insistence that the Chinese implement financial reforms to win support.
October 23, 2015
Monopolies Don't Give Us Nice ThingsWhy in the presidential debates is there no discussion of the proper role of regulation in modern capitalism?