Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
3 Investment Ideas for 2017: Searching for Alpha for January 2017
By Ben WarwickWhile the animal spirits certainly have more tricks up their sleeves, there will be opportunities to add to the stellar gains of 16.
January 03, 2017
Solar Power Poised to Become Lowest Cost Energy Option Almost EverywhereSolar power now cheaper than coal in many markets, a distinction will spread to most countries within the decade, says Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
January 03, 2017
Summers Says Markets Underestimating Risks of Trump PresidencyFormer Treasury secretary sees extraordinary uncertainty and says Navarro-Ross paper is well beyond voodoo economics.
January 03, 2017
2017: Most Volatile Year for Political Risk Since WWII, Says Eurasia GroupAmong those risks, the breakdown of central government institutions, which isn't inevitable but possible, according to the global risk research firm.
January 03, 2017
Deborah Fox: New Credit Crisis Is BrewingThe Fox Financial Planning founder tells ThinkAdvisor why shes on high alert for another crisis and where the advisors she coaches need the most help.
December 30, 2016
S&P 500 Ends Year Up 9.3%; Dow Jones Rallies 13% in '16Meanwhile, oil has best year since 2009, as gold rises most since 2011.
December 30, 2016
Equity Funds Rule in 2016: MorningstarDespite some bumps during the year, stock pickers proved their worth, according to one analyst.
December 29, 2016
Uncertain Outlook for Muni Bonds in 2017The municipal bond market may have a lot more to worry about than just rising interest rates next year.