Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BondDesk Sets All-Time Record for Muni Bond Trading Volume
By John SullivanThe record came on the heels of the largest three-day increase in yields since April 1987.
June 26, 2013
PIMCO’s Gross: Fed’s Right on Ending QE, but Bernanke Spoke Too FastBill Gross believes Ben Bernanke has failed to see problems plaguing the U.S. economy: wages dampened by globalization, an aging society and technology's elimination of jobs.
June 26, 2013
JPMorgan, Goldman Top First-Half DealmakingThe research firm Mergermarket reports on Q1 and Q2 results.
June 26, 2013
Fed’s Fisher Tempers ‘Taper Tantrum’ TalkThe Dallas Fed president employed his usual folksy metaphors to describe investor behavior, comparing them to wild pigs.
June 25, 2013
Servicemembers, Civilians Less Worried About EconomyCivilians and servicemembers alike are growing less concerned with the state of the economy, according to the First Command Financial Behaviors Index.
June 25, 2013
When RIA Zombies Attack, Money Manager Has Survival GuideAre you an RIA or a ZIAzombie investment advisor? That is the question, or challenge at least, put forward by one third-party money manager trying to get your attention and maybe even partner with you in managing client assets.
June 25, 2013
Booming Housing Market Boosts U.S. EconomyWith new home sales 29% higher than a year ago and home prices rising, the real estate market has established itself as a leading force in buoying the U.S. economy.
June 25, 2013
Top 10 Most Liked U.S. Companies: 2013AdvisorOne focuses on the 10 most liked of a Harris poll ranking consumers opinion of the reputation of Americas 60 most visible companies.