Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Lazard Offers New Services to Hedge Clients
By Marlene Y. SatterEagle Investment Systems, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon, announced Tuesday that Lazard Capital Markets' Prime Services division has deployed Eagle's suite of services designed for Lazard's hedge fund brokerage clients.
October 12, 2010
Allianz Life introduces first FIA income rider to offer inflation-protected income paymentsAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Minneapolis, has announced the launch of the Simple Income III Rider on the MasterDex X Fixed Index Annuity
October 12, 2010
Fed Minutes: QE May Be Needed ‘Before Long’During the Fed Reserve's last meeting to set policy on Sept. 21, talk centered on whether the economy would need more bolstering, according to the FOMC minutes released Tuesday.
October 12, 2010
At FPA Denver, Strategist Ian Bremmer Closes Conference on Wary Note"I believe we're nearing the end of the free market, not necessarily here at home, but globally."
October 12, 2010
BondDesk Report Gives Advisors an Insider’s View of Corporate BondsA free monthly report just launched by leading fixed-income technology firm BondDesk now offers a wealth of information about the corporate bond market to retail investors and their financial advisors.
October 12, 2010
Small Businesses Still Gloomy on Economy: NFIB IndexIf you ask small business owners, the recession isn't over till it's over--and if their hiring and expansion plans are any indication, that hasn't happened yet.
October 11, 2010
Allianz Life introduces first FIA income rider to offer inflation-protected income paymentsAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Minneapolis, has announced the launch of the Simple Income III Rider on the MasterDex X Fixed Index Annuity
October 11, 2010
Home Affordability Is Highest in 40 Years: Beacon EconomicsIn August, U.S. homes were at their most affordable level since data became available in 1969, according to a new index by Beacon Economics, a Los Angeles-based macroeconomic forecaster.