Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Will Rate Rise Give Fed the Ammo It Needs?
By Emily ZulzBond managers from Delaware Investments says a 1%, or even a 2%, rate won't be enough ammunition against economic weakness.
March 08, 2015
The Great Mutual Fund ComebackThe six major fund categories have returned an eye-popping 21% a year on average since March 9, 2009, when the markets hit 12-year lows.
March 05, 2015
Foreign Bonds Present OpportunitiesBond managers at T. Rowe Price are warning that investors should lower their expectations for U.S. bond performance in 2015 but look to opportunities abroad.
March 05, 2015
Investor Optimism Highest Since 2007: Wells Fargo, GallupThe share of investors who say now is a good time to invest in the markets has risen to 58%, the poll found.
March 04, 2015
Janus Readies ETF; Edward Jones Pushes Back Fund RolloutsInvestors can expect a new fixed income fund led by ex-PIMCO chief Bill Gross and equity products from Edward Jones' Bridge Builder brand.
March 04, 2015
6 Big Insights From Ultra-Wealthy Investors: Tiger 21 ConferencePaul McCulley, Goldman's Jeffrey Currie and more presented to investors at Tiger 21's exclusive annual gathering.
March 03, 2015
7 Smart Beta Questions, AnsweredResearch Affiliates' Jason Hsu explains what alternative indexing means, how it differs from traditional investing, and why it might be smart to get some.
March 03, 2015
These 6 Tax Avoidance Strategies Show Tax Code Is Unfair: SenatorDuring committee hearing on fairness in taxation, Sen. Ron Wyden said he would be guided by Ronald Reagan's three principles on tax reform.