Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Morningstar to Launch ESG Scores for Mutual Funds & ETFs
By Emily ZulzFor the first time, investors will be able to use ESG factors to compare global funds across categories, relative to benchmarks, and over time.
August 12, 2015
China’s Confusing Currency Devaluation Means Get ‘Buy Lists’ ReadyThe markets big move on the China story appears to be like most big moves in summertime exaggerated because trading is thin, analysts say.
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.