Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Consumer confidence in U.S. rises more than forecast on jobs
By Nina GlinskiThe Conference Boards consumer confidence index increased to 102.9 this month from a revised December reading of 93.1.
January 26, 2015
2 ETF Plays to Ride the Euro-CoasterAs advisors, it's up to us to act when opportunity strikes. Heres how Im acting on the recent Swiss and European currency news.
January 26, 2015
Affluent Investors Bet on Tech, Energy for 2015Morgan Stanley's latest Investor Pulse poll breaks down affluent investors' most- and least-loved sectors and reveals what they fear the most.
January 23, 2015
Saving for Retirement ‘Not Main Priority’ for Working Americans: HSBCDebt repayments are preventing working-age people from adequately preparing for a comfortable retirement, the bank says.
January 23, 2015
The great asset deflation beginsA worldwide bubble is leaking fast. And falling oil prices may not augur the coming of some golden age for consumers and investors.
January 23, 2015
The great asset deflation beginsA worldwide bubble is leaking fast. And falling oil prices may not augur the coming of some golden age for consumers and investors.
January 23, 2015
Roubini: Obama is right; gold bugs are wrongAt Davos, the economist warns about inequality and calls for higher taxes on the wealthy.
January 22, 2015
Obama Signals Support for DOL Fiduciary RedraftAs both sides gird for battle over the DOL measure, expected to be released any day now, the White House appears ready to lend support.