Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ready, Hike! (but Fed Won’t Raise Rates Too Soon)—Searching for Alpha for February 2015
By Ben WarwickWhile the Federal Reserve may not raise rates until late 2015 at the earliest, rates will rise. So where to invest now?
February 02, 2015
Opportunity Amid Change: The Outlook for Energy MLPsFive experts discuss demand for energy master limited partnerships, trends affecting the group and the role that MLPs play in portfolios.
February 02, 2015
Why Cheap Oil Is Here to StayTechnology has transformed the energy picture, Alexei Bayer writes.
February 02, 2015
Will You Fight for Financial Freedom?The monstrous Charlie Hebdo massacre has served to renew a broader societal debate about freedom.While it's easy enough to show up at a rally in Paris…
February 02, 2015
3 Scary Questions on the Global EconomyClients and friends have raised questions about the state of the global financial system. Here I'll attempt to address their concerns.
February 02, 2015
US Rules World for Next 7 Years: Wilmington TrustThats not to say all is hunky-dory with the U.S. economy, as the U.S. still faces challenges with job growth and a sluggish housing market.
February 02, 2015
Obama’s $4 Trillion Budget Sets Up Tax Fight With CongressThe budget would raise taxes on corporations and top earners, spend more on infrastructure and housing, and stabilize, but not eliminate, the annual budget deficit.
February 02, 2015
Tell Your Clients: Stocks Won’t Go Up ForeverThe human brain is naturally wired to want to invest more in top performing assets and to pull out of assets that have performed badly.