Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
96% of Financial Pros Say Industry Has a Trust Problem
By Danielle AndrusMost of the professionals in a CFA Institute survey say the biggest share of blame lies with firms' culture.
January 08, 2015
Gross’s New Janus Fund Got $700M From His Advisor’s BrokerageBill Gross may be getting the ultimate vote of confidence from none other than Bill Gross.
January 08, 2015
Expect low interest rates, moderate GDP growth & yields in 2015QMA's Edward Keon said that lower investment returns should be expected across all asset classes in 2015.
January 08, 2015
Expect low interest rates, moderate GDP growth & yields in 2015QMA's Edward Keon said that lower investment returns should be expected across all asset classes in 2015.
January 07, 2015
Optimistic Fed Said Rate Rise Unlikely Before AprilThe Fed confirmed that being patient on interest rates means no increase before late April.
January 07, 2015
Axel Merk: What if Things Get Worse?The fund manager lays out the options from portfolio insurance to alternative investments for investors seeking downside protection.
January 07, 2015
Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2015 on Markets, EconomyThe Nuveen equities guru sees a good year for markets, though more volatility, with the highest GDP growth since 2005.
January 07, 2015
Vanguard to Offer Its First Muni Bond Index Fund, ETFThe firms first tax-exempt index fund and ETF is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2015.