Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
S&P to Lose Nearly 16% by Year End: Wells Fargo Analyst
By Janet LevauxGina Martin Adams says consumer staples and earnings growth are likely to weaken further in Q4, though one ETF is bucking the trend.
October 11, 2013
GOP Senators Optimistic After Obama Meeting on Debt CeilingIm glad we had the discussion, said Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H. Now we have to put the words into action and get this resolved.
October 11, 2013
3 Top Advisors Explain Their Retirement Income StrategiesAt Think Retirement Income conference, different paths to finding income for clients in a low, but likely rising, interest-rate environment.
October 10, 2013
Liquid Alts, Pt. 2: Long-Short Bond and Macro StrategiesIn part two of our consideration of the role of liquid alternatives in client portfolios, we focus on long-short bond and event-driven strategies.
October 10, 2013
PIMCO’s Gross: Will Yellen ‘Shape History?’The bond king sums her up on Twitter: "More dovish than Bernanke but runnin outta ammo."
October 10, 2013
GOP to Offer Temporary Debt Ceiling PlanThe plan would also permanently bar Treasury from using extraordinary measures to avoid default.
October 10, 2013
Get to know Obama's top pick for Fed chairmanLearn a few things about Janet Yellen, President Obama's top choice to lead the Federal Reserve next year.
October 09, 2013
Roame Predicts Next Scandal in Advisory IndustryThe consultant points to the next industry scandal in his keynote address at confab in San Francisco, along with several other key trends.