Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Syria Strike by U.S. Likely to Push Oil Prices Higher
By James J. GreenDisruptions in oil supply network could also affect U.S. inflation. Kerry speech slams Assad regime for chemical attacks; markets respond as military action appears to still be an option.
August 29, 2013
PIMCO’s El-Erian: Don’t Get Too Excited About GDP GrowthStronger-than-expected GDP growth in the second quarter rising to 2.5%: great news, right? Not so fast.
August 29, 2013
Implied Volatility: Lessons From the 2013 Options MarketAmong those lessons: the value of diversification across sectors and the need to focus on a consistent process rather than attempt to time the path of the markets.
August 28, 2013
PIMCO Blames Media for Bond Fund OutflowsThe financial media are at least partly to blame, according to Douglas Hodge, chief operating officer of the bond giant.
August 28, 2013
Congress Girds for Another Debt Fight as Deficit ShrinksThe deficit is at its lowest level since late 2008, LPL's John Canally writes; PIMCO and Washington Analysis weigh in on the battle ahead.
August 27, 2013
2013 Advisor of the Year: Curt KnotickAdvisor of the Year Curt Knotick's mission: Uncover guaranteed income his clients can depend on in retirement.
August 27, 2013
13 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2013Some large organizations kept up their momentum, while smaller BDs showed both weaker than expected and surprisingly strong results.
August 27, 2013
SEC’s White Sets Sept. 12 Meeting With Exchanges on Nasdaq GlitchThe meeting will address the price processing system that failed, along with other critical market systems.