Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Commodities: Avoid or Add?
By Ronald DeleggeIf there's one asset class to which most portfolios lack exposure, it's probably commodities.
April 06, 2015
Growth seen rebounding with jobs after U.S. hits soft spotWarming weather, confident consumers and a healthier housing market all argue for a rebound in growth and hiring.
April 06, 2015
Growth seen rebounding with jobs after U.S. hits soft spotWarming weather, confident consumers and a healthier housing market all argue for a rebound in growth and hiring.
April 03, 2015
Another Politician Wants to Ban Insider TradingThree bills are being introduced in Congress to re-forbid insider trading. The Himes bill does the least violence to existing law.
April 03, 2015
El-Erian: 8 Takeaways From March Jobs ReportHere are eight quick things to know about the jobs report released today, via Allianz global economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian.
April 03, 2015
March Jobs Report Shows Slowest Growth Since End of 2013The jobless rate held at 5.5% as companies sought to bring U.S. headcounts in line with a slow start to the year.
April 02, 2015
European Companies: Why Invest Now?European companies with strong growth potential have been discounted because of negative investor sentiment about the EU, resulting in these companies being undervalued relative to their U.S. counterparts.