Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
March Madness: Kleintop’s Sweet 16 Bracket for the Stock Market
By Janet LevauxMaking stock market predictions can be as challenging as forecasting basketball tournament winners, Schwab's Kleintop says, but here are the factors he sees playing hardest.
March 19, 2015
PIMCO Sees Year of Higher Growth, but Fed Rate Hike May Roil MarketsGlobal monetary easing, lower oil prices and move away from austerity are all net positives, the investment firm argues.
March 19, 2015
Consumers’ U.S. economic outlook retreats from 4-year highThe Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index fell to a three-month low of 51.5 from a February reading of 54.
March 18, 2015
Fed Drops ‘Patient’ Stance, Opening Door to June Rate IncreaseAn increase in the target range for the federal funds rate remains unlikely at the April meeting, the FOMC said in a statement Wednesday.
March 18, 2015
Gross’ Replacements Thrive at PIMCOThe new managers of the PIMCO Total Return Fund have been trumping former boss Bill Gross since he left the worlds largest bond fund.
March 16, 2015
50-Year-Old Singapore Preps for Future Growth Despite ChallengesThe Singaporean government has a strong track record, and investors believe its capable of the right kind of planning to remain a leading economy.
March 16, 2015
Can investors rely on return on investment as a means of generating income?Based on the realities of the 21st century, there are several errors with the 4 percent Rule.
March 16, 2015
Can investors rely on return on investment as a means of generating income?Based on the realities of the 21st century, there are several errors with the 4 percent Rule.