Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Economist Buchholz Sees Signs of Financial Hope
By Bill CoffinEconomist, hedge fund manager and author Todd Buccholz began the second day of LIMRA's 2011 Annual LIMRA Conference with a cautiously optimistic appraisal of the challenges and opportunities in today's economy.
October 24, 2011
JPMorgan's Kelly: Housing Market Turnaround Is at HandAfter years of housing market decline that has weakened the economy and depressed consumer sentiment, a number of analyses are strongly suggesting that a turnaround in the beaten sector may finally be at hand.
October 24, 2011
What the U.S. Economy Signals for Stock MarketWhats an advisor to do as economic growth stumbles?
October 24, 2011
Fears Grow Over European Recession as Indexes DropRecession looms as manufacturing, services output fall. Roubini says European leaders committing growth hara-kiri
October 24, 2011
As Tempers Flare at EU Summit, Progress on Bank RecapitalizationTesty exchanges marked ongoing talks of European Union leaders over the weekend; further talks scheduled for this week.
October 23, 2011
A Market Neutral Alternative for Client PortfoliosCredit Suisse says the fund's underlying index reflects the difference in return between long- and short-total return sub-indexes
October 23, 2011
MLPs, Outperformance & Fears Over FrackingMLP insiders believe the industrys efforts to educate drilling-area residents will reduce concerns over time.
October 21, 2011
Fed Conflict of Interest Threatens Reputation: GAO ReportA new report from the Government Accountability Office, which details potential conflict of interest within the Federal Reserve, finds that the Fed is taking on additional risks to its reputation by allowing the banking industry to participate in choosing board members at the 12 regional Fed banks.