Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Your Clients Will Pay for World’s Debt, Advisor Warns
By Gil WeinreichAdvisor Romain Hatchuel says higher taxes, especially on the wealthy, are imminent as Western nations deal with heavy debt loads.
January 07, 2014
House Committee Promises ‘Vigorous’ Oversight of Yellen’s FedThe House Financial Services Committee plans to hold a series of "aggressive" hearings this year on how to reform the central bank.
January 07, 2014
Bob Doll: 10 Economic Predictions for 2014The Nuveen chief equity strategist said his overarching theme this year was less fear, more confidence.
January 07, 2014
Talking to Business Owners About Managing Their WealthHow can advisors make their case to entrepreneurs with their wealth tied up in their business? Asset manager Francois Sicart bridges gap with open letter.
January 07, 2014
Yellen Confirmed by Senate to Become Fed ChairmanYellen, who will replace Bernanke after Jan. 31, will be the first woman to head the central bank in its 100-year history.
January 06, 2014
Top 22 Fund Managers for 2013: MorningstarNominations are based on performance, long-term risk-adjusted returns and being good stewards of fund shareholders capital.
January 06, 2014
Washington Watchers See a Lull in Budget WarsNoting that it's an election year, Washington analyst Greg Valliere predicts the next Congress will be "more conservative than this one."
January 04, 2014
Emerging Markets on a Bearish PathThe BRICs declined more than 5% on average in 2013, with some indicators looking less than rosy for 2014-2015.