Economy & Markets
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Expect Modest Portfolio Returns in 2017: Vanguard
By Emily ZulzInvestors remain concerned about uncertainty and the incoming Trump administration.
January 06, 2017
Bill Gross Likens Trump’s Policy-by-Twitter to MussoliniCalling the latest jobs report decent, Gross says Trumps cajoling companies on factories reminded him of Mussolini exerting government control of corporate interests.
January 06, 2017
Election Leaves Millennials Pessimistic About Financial SecurityMore than 70% of millennials said the economy this year would be worse off than in 2016, the survey found.
January 06, 2017
Reagan's Lesson for Trump: Listen to the LawyersReagan learned that while its tempting to say yes to your boss, the most helpful answer is often the one he doesnt want to hear.
January 06, 2017
5 Key Considerations for Investors in 2017: JanusStable energy prices and renewed optimism about the U.S. economy suggest to Janus that new opportunities lie ahead.
January 05, 2017
Fund Flows in 2016 Break Records, Again: SSGAAssets rose 16% above the earlier record, but two fund groups stalled as investors withdrew their holdings.
January 05, 2017
Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2017Nuveens chief equity strategist expects stocks will outperform bonds but peak in the first half of the year.
January 05, 2017
Trump, New Congress Must Cut Energy Regs: Oil LobbyistsThe American Petroleum Institute wants Trump and Congress to pare down in first 100 days federal rules that conflict with those imposed by the states.