Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 Wealthiest Couples in the World
By Michael S. FischerWealth-X reports wealth of six on list is self-made, and of four inherited
August 12, 2015
Citigroup: Something Big and Fundamental Has Changed in MarketsStrategist points to increasing concentration and one-way positioning as factors behind current liquidity woes.
August 12, 2015
GMO’s Montier: Stocks Are Nowhere Near Fair ValueIt would take 60 years for todays stock market to be considered fair value assuming real interest rates remain at -2%, Montier says.
August 10, 2015
Confusing What Just Happened With What Happens NextLessons for investors, advisors and traders on how behavioral finance's recency effect plays out in the markets and affects market participants.
August 10, 2015
Experts Wary of Swiss Economy Over Central Bank’s Huge Loss, Franc’s StrengthWhats next for Switzerland after Swiss National Bank faltered and the Swiss franc strengthened?
August 10, 2015
Fixed Income ETF Flows Anticipate Rate Hike in September: SSgAInvestors shifted their focus away from [aggregate] funds and toward government and corporate funds, perhaps attempting to better position portfolios," SSgA's Dave Mazza says.
August 10, 2015
Buffett Worries Rate Hike Could Damage Economy; Touts Precision PurchaseWarren Buffett warns of bad timing for Fed move because Europe needs to keep rates low.
August 10, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: Franklin Templeton Introduces Flexible Global Bond FundThe fund can invest in global debt obligations of any credit quality, maturity or duration, including derivatives.