Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Q1 Earnings Outlook: Grim Overall but Not for Financials
By Bernice NapachFirst-quarter earnings are expected to suffer the biggest decline in more than five years, but financial company earnings are forecast to rise.
April 06, 2015
Commodities: Avoid or Add?If there's one asset class to which most portfolios lack exposure, it's probably commodities.
April 06, 2015
When Finance Turns Into a CalamityHistorical lessons offer little shield against future crises.
April 06, 2015
El-Erian: Most of My Money Is in CashEl-Erian tells Orange County Register he's keeping his wealth in cash because most asset prices have been pushed by central banks to very elevated levels."
April 06, 2015
Growth seen rebounding with jobs after U.S. hits soft spotWarming weather, confident consumers and a healthier housing market all argue for a rebound in growth and hiring.
April 06, 2015
Growth seen rebounding with jobs after U.S. hits soft spotWarming weather, confident consumers and a healthier housing market all argue for a rebound in growth and hiring.
April 03, 2015
Another Politician Wants to Ban Insider TradingThree bills are being introduced in Congress to re-forbid insider trading. The Himes bill does the least violence to existing law.
April 03, 2015
El-Erian: 8 Takeaways From March Jobs ReportHere are eight quick things to know about the jobs report released today, via Allianz global economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian.