Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
March Jobs Report Shows Slowest Growth Since End of 2013
By Shobhana ChandraThe jobless rate held at 5.5% as companies sought to bring U.S. headcounts in line with a slow start to the year.
April 02, 2015
Ferri’s Forecast for Next 30 YearsAs a flurry of forecasts look at the coming quarter or year, Portfolio Solutions principal Rick Ferri takes a bit of a longer view.
April 02, 2015
Distressed Diva Tilton Girds for SEC Battle Over Complex LoansThe philanthropist and distressed-company investor is suing the SEC to move her case out of administrative court.
April 01, 2015
LPL’s Final Four: Which Factor Will Move Markets Most?LPL CIO Burt White looks at which factor will be the champion driver of stock returns.
April 01, 2015
Bill Gross Blasts ‘Hostile’ Investing Climate, Says ‘New Neutral’ Rate Now ZeroThe Janus manager argues that the investing environment is so inhospitable that he is reduced to trading more than owning bonds to deliver shareholder return.
April 01, 2015
Investors Hiding Overseas May Forgo U.S. Volatility: Searching for Alpha for April 2015An overlooked place to hide from U.S. equities after Q1s volatility may be international stocks.
April 01, 2015
Preparing Clients for Fed Interest Rate HikeA Fed rate increase will have a broad impact, from bonds and mortgage rates to savings and car loans. Here's what advisors are telling clients.
April 01, 2015
Investor Sentiment Hits New Peak in Q1: John Hancock SurveyMost investors believe now is a good or very good time to invest, according to John Hancock's quarterly survey.