Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
3 Takeaways From Oil’s Price Swoon: Searching for Alpha for December 2014
By Ben WarwickAre lower prices a boon or a bust for the economy and markets? Plus, how the indexes performed in November.
November 27, 2014
What stresses out advisors most?Snapshot shows a growth in the percentage of advisors who find joy in their work.
November 26, 2014
Ritholtz: The Black Friday HoaxIndustry predictions of holiday sales range from wild guesses to complete fabrications, Barry Ritholtz writes.
November 26, 2014
China ETF Demand Overwhelms Quota as Premium SurgesThe largest U.S. ETF that tracks mainland Chinese stocks has jumped to a record premium as unprecedented demand forces fund manager Deutsche Bank to all but stop taking in new money.
November 25, 2014
Gundlach: Fed Might Raise Rates ‘Just to See What Happens’The DoubleLine CEO also says he has "mixed feelings" about not partnering with Bill Gross; sees oil prices dropping further.
November 25, 2014
Better Odds Playing Powerball Than Picking Best Mutual FundNot only are the odds of picking the best funds low, investors who pick winners often dump them before their worth is proven.
November 25, 2014
Schwab: ‘Strong U.S. Dollar Changes Everything’In new white paper, a fixed income strategist provides practical guidance for investors in a rising dollar environment.