Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Jeremy Grantham: Growth as We Knew It ‘Gone Forever’
By Gil WeinreichGrantham, the doomsaying hedge fund manager, says data make clear were in a new era of 1% growth; echoing Research Affiliates Christopher Brightmans observations.
November 20, 2012
Make RMDs work for your clientWe may not like the forced spending of tax-beneficial assets but they can be used to our benefit.
November 19, 2012
Arnott's Firm: U.S. GDP Estimates Way Off: 1% Growth Is New NormalUnless the U.S. makes politically difficult changes in immigration, employment and investment policies, Americans should expect a long-term new normal rate of growth of just 1%, says investment management firm Research Affiliates.
November 19, 2012
Boomer and senior markets look to safer portfoliosAnnuity expert Eric Taylor discusses how volatile markets have made safe products such as annuities a more attractive bargain.
November 19, 2012
Boomer and senior markets look to safer portfoliosAnnuity expert Eric Taylor discusses how volatile markets have made safe products such as annuities a more attractive bargain.
November 16, 2012
Real Estate: Data Still Looking GoodCommercial and residential sectors both show signs of positive momentum
November 16, 2012
Bank Shrinkage Seen Permanent in Europe and, Later, in U.S.The 160,000 positions already announced as being on the chopping block are far from the end, with many banks not having revealed the full toll of their changes.