Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Can Germany’s Economy Continue to Prop Up Europe?
By Savita Iyer-AhrestaniGermany continues to play a pivotal role in the continents healing process, particularly given the weakening state of the French economy, but the countrys aging society is one of the greatest challenges to its economy.
June 24, 2013
Hussman: Gonna Party Like It’s 1929Besides today, Hussman sees just four other times1929, 1987, 2000 and 2007, none joyous for investorsmarked by similar market conditions.
June 24, 2013
CBO: Immigration Reform Would Cut Deficit, Boost EconomyThe Senate plan would reduce the U.S. deficit by about $200 billion and increase real GDP by 3.3% in the next 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
June 24, 2013
Mobius: China to Experience U.S.-Like Housing CrisisThe credit crunch was spiked by the Chinese central bank's tightening of liquidity.
June 24, 2013
The Threat Posed by a Declining ChinaAn exploration of why Chinas decline is likely to be a lot less peaceful than its rise.
June 21, 2013
Billionaire Fisher says U.S. Still in middle of stock rallyHow much hand-holding does the American economy really need?
June 21, 2013
Krawcheck, 85 Broads Push for More Women in Board RoomsFormer Merrill and Citigroup banker Sallie Krawcheck and 85 Broads are looking to use their leverage to gain more seats for women in corporate boardrooms.
June 21, 2013
Why Competition May Boost Your IncomeNew research from Harvard and the University of Chicago offers some counterintuitive ideas on advisors pay.