Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Ryan, out of 2016 race, sets committee as command central
By Richard RubinOne Ryan priority will be repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
January 13, 2015
Ritholtz: Gross on PIMCO Firing, the Fed, MoreA preview of Barry Ritholtz's interview with Bill Gross, in which he admits that PIMCO fired him.
January 13, 2015
Axel Merk: ‘There Is No Safe Asset Anymore’In a provocative and wide-ranging interview, currency manager Merk says stocks will fall, cash isn't a haven and he "wouldnt touch bonds with a broomstick."
January 13, 2015
‘Ho Hum’ Equity Funds Deliver in Q4: LipperU.S. diversified equity products ticked up 4.6% in the period, while non-U.S. equity funds fell.
January 12, 2015
Europe 2015: Investors Take Stock as Deflation Becomes a RealityAs investors closely watch the ECB, whats their take on Europe in the coming months? Here is what three of them had to say.
January 12, 2015
How to Invest in the Urbanization ExplosionSome 60 million to 70 million people will be added to the worlds urban population every year over the next three decades, Prudential says.
January 12, 2015
96% of financial pros say industry has a trust problemAdvisors, portfolio managers agree lack of ethical culture in firms has affected public trust.
January 12, 2015
96% of financial pros say industry has a trust problemAdvisors, portfolio managers agree lack of ethical culture in firms has affected public trust.