Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Investors Are Optimistic, but More Conservative, Franklin Templeton Finds
By John SullivanDespite an overall positive outlook, avoiding loss, rather than achieving higher returns, is still a top priority.
April 25, 2013
2013 SMA Managers of the Year Nominees: Fixed IncomeThe nominees in this categoryfrom GW&K and Tom Johnson Investment Managementhave found long-term, consistent success in intermediate and enhanced fixed-income strategies.
April 24, 2013
Too-Big-to-Fail Bill DOA: CommentatorsWashington Analysis says the headlines, hearings and speeches around the measure will amount to mere noise, while SIFMA says the bill would dampen business lending.
April 24, 2013
Conservative Economist: Deficit Cutting Has Gone ‘Far Enough’American Enterprise Institute budget expert John Makin argues that the U.S. is nowthanks to the sequesteron a sustainable fiscal path.
April 23, 2013
7 smart money moves to make before the stock market rally endsThis bull market isnt going to run forever.
April 23, 2013
PIMCO to Add 3 ETFs With Bill Gross as Active ManagerPIMCO is adding bond king Bill Gross as co-manager on all three of its new actively traded ETFs, SEC filings say.
April 22, 2013
High Growth Prospects Create Investor Opportunities in Central AsiaThe IMF predicts 5.5% growth for Central Asia in 2013, but weve only scratched the surface of the great potential there, says Global X Funds CEO Bruno del Ama.