Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Keith Hall Named New CBO Director, Replacing Elmendorf
By Melanie WaddellKeith Hall, chief economist of the International Trade Commission, will start his four-year term on April 1.
February 24, 2015
A New, Cheaper Way to Invest With Bond King Jeffrey GundlachThe SPDR DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF is possibly the most important as a test of whether active management can ever thrive inside the ETF industry.
February 24, 2015
Gold Bug Merk: The Risks of GoldAs a scientist examining the weaknesses of his hypothesis, Axel Merk takes a critical approach to gold to better appreciate its investing risks and rewards.
February 24, 2015
Gundlach, State Street Launch Total Return ETFThe SPDR DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF will include mortgage-backed securities and junk bonds.
February 24, 2015
Fed’s Yellen: Rate Hike Not Likely Coming SoonFOMC will consider a rate hike on a "meeting-by-meeting basis," Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen tells the Senate Banking Committee.
February 24, 2015
Getting the Right Tools for Financial Planning, Asset ManagementI've changed my financial planning software, and have re-upped for Morningstar Advisor Workstation, with one very nice addition: YCharts.
February 23, 2015
Now Comes the Hard Part for GreeceFridays accord was necessary but far from sufficient. The larger challenges ahead to resolve the Greek crisis will be far more difficult to overcome.
February 23, 2015
10 Best Websites for Financial Advisors: 2015Dalbars quarterly review reveals which fund company sites offer advisor-specific and easily accessible content.