Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Russia, in Thrall to Commodities, Has a Bright Spot
By Janet LevauxMore than half of investors see the Olympic host country as a bad place to invest. But one sector critical to Russia is outperforming.
February 06, 2014
DC participants to increase equities, fixed income investmentsThe allocation of equities is expected to jump to 51 percent in 2016 from 41 percent in 2014.
February 06, 2014
Treasuries fall third day amid improving job marketU.S. employers added 183,000 jobs last month, up from 74,000 in December.
February 06, 2014
Bernanke’s ‘Tragic Flaw’ Feeds Fed-Fueled Bubble: Fed FilmmakerJim Bruce, producer and director of "Money for Nothing," says Yellen shares Bernankes background; sees crash coming.
February 05, 2014
Bill Gross’ Warning: Pot, Pigs and P/E RatiosBill Gross is warning investors that the Treasurys retreat from credit creation will slow down GDP and limit P/E ratios, depressing stocks and helping bonds.
February 05, 2014
Muni Bonds Attract Investors in Rising Rate EnvironmentMuni bonds could outperform as Treasury yields rise, Standish Mellon Asset Management says.
February 04, 2014
Post Office Proposes to Offer ‘Financial Services’The Postal Service says it has assets to serve the underbanked, boost its own money-losing operations and benefit banks through partnerships.
February 04, 2014
PIMCO’s Gross: ‘Era of Getting Rich Quickly Is Over’Bill Gross talks to Bloomberg TV about bond-market tumult, why China is like "mystery meat" and what could be next for Mohamed El-Erian.