Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Consumer comfort in U.S. matches second-highest level since 2007
By Shobhana ChandraA strengthening labor market and still-cheap gasoline are delivering a boost to household spending.
March 25, 2015
Ukraine’s Debt Is ‘Unsustainable’: InvescoOne emerging market debt expert says that it is not surprising that we have begun to see companies attempt to restructure their debt in Ukraine.
March 25, 2015
Scary Retirement Study: Health Care Will Eat Up Social Security BenefitsHealthViews annual report says couples who are 55 will need to start stashing $1,200 a month just for health care.
March 24, 2015
Creating a More Efficient Fixed Income Portfolio With Asia BondsDrawing upon different drivers for performance, Asia fixed income can improve risk-return profiles for U.S. fixed income investors.
March 24, 2015
U.S. stocks fluctuate amid speculation on Fed interest rate moveFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President John Williams said Tuesday that a discussion should happen mid-year about tightening policy.
March 24, 2015
How PPACA squeezes moderately high income 60-year-oldsThe GAO shows how premiums look for consumers with incomes over 400 percent of federal poverty level.
March 23, 2015
Investors Positive on Macau Despite Casino Revenue SlumpA near 20% contraction in the economy of Macau has led some investors to wonder whether the opportunity there has passed.
March 23, 2015
Four Big Misconceptions Bond Investors Have Right NowMany might think that if the Fed is raising rates that the economy must be in pretty good shape but is it?