Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ferri’s Forecast for Next 30 Years
By Gil WeinreichAs a flurry of forecasts look at the coming quarter or year, Portfolio Solutions principal Rick Ferri takes a bit of a longer view.
April 01, 2015
Bill Gross Blasts ‘Hostile’ Investing Climate, Says ‘New Neutral’ Rate Now ZeroThe Janus manager argues that the investing environment is so inhospitable that he is reduced to trading more than owning bonds to deliver shareholder return.
April 01, 2015
Investors Hiding Overseas May Forgo U.S. Volatility: Searching for Alpha for April 2015An overlooked place to hide from U.S. equities after Q1s volatility may be international stocks.
April 01, 2015
Preparing Clients for Fed Interest Rate HikeA Fed rate increase will have a broad impact, from bonds and mortgage rates to savings and car loans. Here's what advisors are telling clients.
April 01, 2015
Investor Sentiment Hits New Peak in Q1: John Hancock SurveyMost investors believe now is a good or very good time to invest, according to John Hancock's quarterly survey.
March 31, 2015
Fixed Income Investing in a Rising-Rate EnvironmentNot all fixed income is created equal. Different sectors can vary significantly across the fixed income universe.
March 31, 2015
Morningstar Sounds Inflation AlarmThe Chicago-based research firm is warning that the seeds of what it calls the ultimate recovery killer are already sown.
March 31, 2015
Investor Confidence Rises for Institutions, but Individuals DisagreeInstitutions may be optimistic about stocks, but affluent investors are stashing cash.