Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Gross Sues PIMCO: Seeking Justice or Revenge?
By Janet LevauxExperts share their views on what the Janus bond king hopes to accomplish with his legal maneuver.
October 08, 2015
15 U.S. cities that were almost recession-proofThese cities have low unemployment rates and high median household incomes -- which means their residents are prime prospects for financial advice.
October 07, 2015
Hate Donald Trump? Blame the Fed, Merk SaysProminent political figures like Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Greek Prime Minister Tsipras benefit from the zero interest rate policy, Axel Merk says.
October 07, 2015
Active Share Is No Way to Pick a Mutual Fund: AQRThe conclusion from widely cited studies that high active share funds end up with better returns is a misinterpretation, says AQR's Andrea Frazzini.
October 07, 2015
Cures-for-dollars model comes undone as biotech stocks sinkA Thrivent money manager looks harder at share prices based on "years in the future" metrics.
October 07, 2015
December Rate Hike Could Be Thwarted by Government Shutdown: ValliereIm very apprehensive about December, says Greg Valliere, who's now chief global strategist for Horizon Investments.
October 07, 2015
China, Brazil Cause Headaches for Emerging Market InvestorsDoubleLine Funds offered its outlook on emerging markets and provided an in-depth look at risks in China and Brazil specifically.
October 07, 2015
Norway Seen Tapping Its Wealth Fund to Ward Off Oil RisksNorway could start making withdrawals from its massive $830 billion sovereign wealth fund, which it built as a nest egg for future generations.