Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Uncertainty Prevails in Bank Sector as Q4 Earnings Season Kicks Off
By Janet LevauxSome analysts expect the major banks to have "sluggish" earnings, but others see the market momentum as working in their favor.
January 10, 2014
Equities ‘Frothy,’ Markets Volatile: Vanguard ExecsCEO Bill McNabb and CIO Tim Buckley point to positive economic trends and discuss concerns over stock valuations.
January 10, 2014
Payrolls Rise Less Than Forecast; Jobless Rate Drops to 6.7%December job growth likely muted by weather as unemployment rate falls to lowest since October 2008.
January 10, 2014
Disappointing Jobs Report Fuels Rally in Treasuries, GoldTreasuries rallied with gold and the dollar retreated after U.S. payrolls rose less than forecast in December, easing concern stimulus cuts would accelerate.
January 09, 2014
PIMCO’s Gross: Fear Not, Bond Investors!After a losing 2013, Bill Gross lays out a bond strategy he says will produce 3% to 4% returns this year.
January 09, 2014
MSRB Floats Muni Advisor RuleThe proposed rule strikes an appropriate balance" and is "workable for municipal advisors of all sizes, says MSRB.
January 09, 2014
El-Erian: Be Picky on Emerging Market Investing in 2014The three factors driving EM underperformance last year may not recur, says the PIMCO CEO, but dont expect a broad recovery.
January 08, 2014
Russell 1000, S&P 500 to Rise in 2014: Russell InvestmentsThe research forecasts that equities will appreciate by about 5% in 2014, depending on corporate performance.