Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
ETF Sector Focus: Broker-Dealer, Financial Services ETFs
By Janet LevauxU.S.-themed ETFs are tracking the markets, but global-financial ETF returns are mixed
February 11, 2011
China Raises Reserve Ratios for Smaller Banks as Bond Yields RiseChina raised the reserve requirement ratios for its small- and medium-sized banks in yet another effort to quell inflation, even as poor demand for bonds signaled investors’ fears that Beijing would order further interest rate hikes.
February 11, 2011
2010 Q4 Earnings Analysis: Lots of Upside for Broker-Dealers, BanksAs many financial firms recover from the economic crisis, they are well positioned for a strong 2011, analysts say.
February 11, 2011
2010 Q4 Earnings: Lots of Upside for Broker-Dealers, BanksAs many financial firms recover from the crisis, they are well positioned for a strong 2011, analysts say
February 11, 2011
2010 Q4 Earnings: Lots of Upside for Broker-Dealers, BanksAs many financial firms recover from the crisis, they are well positioned for a strong 2011, analysts say
February 11, 2011
2010 Q4 Earnings: Lots of Upside for Broker-Dealers, BanksAs many financial firms recover from the crisis, they are well positioned for a strong 2011, analysts say
February 11, 2011
PIMCO’s Narens on the Muni Bond Trade, Part I: —Is it Time?Is the bumpy ride over in muni bonds? The current and future state of the market
February 10, 2011
Advisor Ferri Shares His Favorite ETFs, FundsRick Ferri likes Vanguard and DFA, and most of all, he likes cheap