Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why Active Managers Fail (and Why You Shouldn’t Fire Them)
By Gil WeinreichA white paper from Jeremy Grantham's GMO offers a novel explanation as to what drives manager underperformance.
February 13, 2015
S&P 500 fluctuates near record, Euro equities rise on GDP dataThe S&P 500 climbed 0.1 percent to 2,090.18 at 10:10 a.m. in New York, a point below its Dec. 29 closing record.
February 12, 2015
Lithuania’s Euro Adoption Strengthens Western TiesLithuania adopted the euro on Jan. 1, becoming the third Baltic state to do so, at a critical time considering E.U. sanctions against Russia.
February 12, 2015
Currency Wars Have a Nuclear OptionThere is a big difference between countries that use domestic tools for domestic purposes and those that target currencies to gain an unfair trade advantage.
February 11, 2015
Fed Interest Rate Decision Could Happen in MarchThe March meeting of the FOMC will be critical to its communications with the public on interest rates.
February 10, 2015
Top 20 Countries for Retirement Security: 2015The U.S. keeps its spot near the bottom of the Natixis rankings for the third year running.
February 10, 2015
6 Energy Myths DebunkedMichael A. Levi of the Council on Foreign Relations addressed some common misconceptions about the recent turmoil in the energy markets.
February 10, 2015
The 10 best states to grow oldTo be considered among the best states to grow old, senior citizens had to have relatively strong income security.