Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Government Shutdown Wars Return: 5 Reasons This Time Is Worse
By Melanie WaddellWashington Analysis predicts that the prospect of a government shutdown this time around could have a domino effect on the markets and investor confidence.
September 19, 2013
Gross, Gundlach Cheer as Fed Holds Off on ‘Death Swim’PIMCO's Bill Gross cant contain his glee, and DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach has a grim parable about ignoring risk.
September 19, 2013
Marc Faber, S&P’s Stovall See Stocks Taking Dive After Fed Surprise"Total collapse, but from a higher diving board," or "springboard" to a stock rebound? It depends on who you ask.
September 18, 2013
In Surprise, Fed Says No QE TaperingThe Feds policymakers announced Wednesday that it will not start winding down its $85 billion bond program, awaiting better economic news.
September 18, 2013
Want to Win the Investing Game? Bet on the LosersIf stocks are mispriced and it is possible to determine, generally, which ones are underpriced, why dont more investors try to take advantage of this?
September 18, 2013
What I learned from investigating a prospective client’s annuityEven with a prospect, you have to dig deep sometimes to make a recommendation, especially with annuities.
September 18, 2013
What I learned from investigating a prospective client’s annuityEven with a prospect, you have to dig deep sometimes to make a recommendation, especially with annuities.
September 17, 2013
Reformed Broker on New Ritholtz Firm: Our Blogging Is ResearchTwo of the most hypercaffeinated financial commentators plan to keep on blogging even as they staff up with CFPs for more intimate client involvement.