Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
3 Trades for QE’s End: The Strengthening Dollar
By Ben WarwickWho wouldnt want to own the greenback? But for every winner there must be a loser.
November 05, 2014
Schwab’s Sonders: Bull Market Still in Optimism PhaseSchwab strategist says were nowhere near the euphoria we see at market tops, but volatility is here to stay.
November 05, 2014
Gross Exit Prompts $27.5 Billion in Withdrawals From PIMCO Total ReturnBut redemptions "slowed sharply" after the first five trading days of October, PIMCO said.
November 04, 2014
On Election Day, Reports Show Optimism Increasing — A LittleConsumers are feeling more optimistic than they were last year, LIMRA reported on Election Day.
November 04, 2014
‘Timing Discrepancy’ Gives SEC Filing Subscribers Unfair Advantage: SenatorsTwo senators called on the SEC to act after a study found paying subscribers can get corporate filings about 40 seconds before the public.
November 03, 2014
Fear of Stocks, Lack of Money Threaten Retirement Security: BlackRockMany Americans are too cash-heavy and say it's hard to both pay bills and save for retirement, a BlackRock survey found.
November 03, 2014
SEC Sanctions Schwab, TD Ameritrade, 11 Others on Puerto Rican Junk Bond SalesThe SEC Monday sanctioned 13 firms under MSRB's minimum investment rule intended to keep retail investors out of higher-risk offerings.
November 03, 2014
Janus’ Bill Gross: Government Needs to Spend MoreA bond manager embracing inflation or calling for government spending is far from hard-money stereotypes, but Gross argues they're necessary for todays new normal.