Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
50-Year-Old Singapore Preps for Future Growth Despite Challenges
By Savita Iyer-AhrestaniThe Singaporean government has a strong track record, and investors believe its capable of the right kind of planning to remain a leading economy.
March 16, 2015
The Buffett Approach to TaxesTocqueville Asset Managements Sicart warns that hiding from the taxman is futile but postponing taxes, as Berkshire Hathaway does, is profitable.
March 13, 2015
What’s Keeping Investors Up at Night?USAA's John Jares explains the return of volatility to a market that has placidly delivered high average returns for six consecutive years.
March 12, 2015
Answers to Six of Our Investors’ Most Urgent FAQsThe impact of lower oil prices wont be felt until consumers feel the change is more permanent, and a stronger dollar will put pressure on earnings, but may lead to higher multiples.
March 12, 2015
Investors spend 475 hours a year worrying about moneyA Legg Mason survey finds that managing catastrophe, longevity and inflation during retirement are investors top concerns.
March 12, 2015
Investors spend 475 hours a year worrying about moneyA Legg Mason survey finds that managing catastrophe, longevity and inflation during retirement are investors top concerns.
March 12, 2015
Rubio-Lee Tax Plan Gets Thumbs Up From Tax FoundationWhile a New York Times editorial dubbed the plan the Puppies and Rainbows Tax Plan, the foundation says it would boost long-term growth dramatically.
March 12, 2015
World’s 20 Biggest Debtor NationsMcKinsey Global Institute finds that deleveraging has largely not occurred; rather, debt-to-GDP ratios have generally gone up since 2007.