Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Turkish Banks Seek Gold Rush
By Marlene Y. SatterCampaign to lure gold deposits to put the precious metal to the economy takes off.
October 30, 2012
Eurozone Economic Sentiment Lowest in 3 YearsGerman unemployment worse than expected, Spain continues to contract.
October 30, 2012
Weather Catastrophes Hitting U.S. Hardest: Munich Re ReportStudy analyzing severe weather was released just days before Hurricane Sandy.
October 30, 2012
U.S. Stocks are winning the asset raceWho forgot to tell the U.S. stock market that the economy is struggling?
October 30, 2012
U.S. Stocks are winning the asset raceWho forgot to tell the U.S. stock market that the economy is struggling?
October 29, 2012
Gold Down, Gas Up as Sandy StrikesCommodities are trading lightly, with demand for gold likely to shift next month, experts say.
October 29, 2012
Ahead of Hurricane Sandy, Markets Shut Up ShopBoth the NYSE and Nasdaq were closed Monday due to the superstorm, though electronic trades continue on Arca, and SIFMA recommends bond market closure.
October 29, 2012
UBS to Slash 10,000 JobsThe actions are seen as a way for UBS to go "back to its roots" in the advisory business.