Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Jeremy Grantham: ‘Be Brave’ and Invest in Emerging Markets
By Bernice NapachIn GMO's latest newsletter, its CIO says emerging market stocks are the "only cheap asset."
December 13, 2017
Fed Raises Short-Term Rates, Suggests 3 More Hikes Next YearOutgoing Chair Janet Yellen admits that the Fed's "understanding of the forces driving inflation isn't perfect."
December 13, 2017
The Coming Shift in Emerging MarketsAs China's economy matures, its growth story is playing out in other emerging markets in ways the indexes don't fully capture.
December 13, 2017
Affluent Americans Split on How Trump’s Policies Will Affect Their FinancesA Personal Capital survey finds about half of investors expect better market performance next year.
December 12, 2017
The Hidden Stock Market Price of Falling for the Dividend RuseA favorite theory of financial economists is that stock dividends are a free-money mirage. Research says almost everyone falls for it.
December 11, 2017
It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: 4 Trends Driving REIT ValuationsA number of trends don't bode well for the real estate market, but the reality isn't as clear-cut as it seems.
December 11, 2017
Investors Told to Brace for Steepest Rate Hikes Since 2006Citigroup and JPMorgan predict policy tightening in rich nations; five central banks set policy this week.
December 11, 2017
A Year of Double-Digit Gains Is the Norm for StocksThe average annual increase of 21% and the average annual loss of 14% offer a wide range to work with.