Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Housing Market Mixed: Time to Buy or Hold Off?
By Bernice NapachDoes the decline in new home sales for June and downward revisions for April and May signal that the housing rally is slowing?
July 22, 2015
Energy Part 2: ETFs and Mutual FundsIn todays challenging markets, many investors are turning to sector investing. The energy sector may be a good place to begin for two reasons.
July 21, 2015
SMA Manager of the Year Mary Kane on Rising Rates and Fixed IncomeMary Kane of GW&K on why bond investors can do well even when the Federal Reserve raises rates, if the Fed does it slowly.
July 21, 2015
John Kasich's economic plan hinges on growth in businessSome Republicans object to a Kasich decision to take PPACA Medicaid expansion money.
July 21, 2015
Oil Guru Who Called 2014 Slump Sees a Return to $100 CrudeGary Ross of PIRA Energy Group says oil markets arent nearly as oversupplied as many believe.
July 20, 2015
Spotlight on Brazil: Policy Changes Needed to Deal With Macro ChallengesIn the second half of this year, when ongoing macroeconomic issues are expected to impact most emerging economies, policy strength will be key.
July 20, 2015
El-Erian: Yellen’s 7 Reasons for a 2015 Rate HikeDuring her recent testimony to Congress, the Fed chief provided important insights about the future of interest rate policy.
July 20, 2015
Bernanke: German Trade Imbalance Weighs on Rest of EurozoneGermany must reduce its "persistent trade surplus" and boost domestic spending, writes Bernanke; or, says Prof. Ashoka Mody, maybe just leave the eurozone.