Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Rogoff: This Time Is Not Different (That’s a Good Thing)
By Gil WeinreichEconomic historian Ken Rogoff says pessimists are wrong to assume that "this time is different" and that were heading into an era of secular stagnation.
April 20, 2015
Americans Feeling More Financially Secure: Bankrate IndexAmericans feel better about their job security, debt levels, net worth and overall financial situation than they did a year ago, according to Bankrate.com.
April 20, 2015
Gundlach Says Market Hasn’t Seen Full Impact of Fed MovesThe bond manager compares rating the Fed's moves at this point to jumping out of a 20-story building and falling 18 stories.
April 20, 2015
15 Cheapest States for Long-Term Care Costs: 2015The old saw about what goes up must come down obviously wasnt coined by someone thinking about the costs of long-term care.
April 20, 2015
Volcker Urges Merging RegulatorsFormer Fed Chairman Paul Volcker is pushing for a change that would put at least one top regulator out of business.
April 20, 2015
In new millennium, no jobs open for millennialsSix years after the 2008 financial meltdown, millennials are having a harder time finding jobs than other workers.
April 17, 2015
Consumer sentiment in U.S. climbs to second-highest since 2007Consumers were more upbeat about the economy, their current financial situations and the buying climate
April 17, 2015
Under the Hood: Understanding Volatility and the VIX, Pt. 1Asked and answered: Why investors should watch volatility, what exactly is the VIX and is it really predictive of future stock market movements.