Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How to Invest in an Uncertain Bond Market
By Bernice NapachIs the bond market pricing in too many Fed rate hikes like it did a year ago?
December 22, 2016
Department of Labor’s 2016 by the NumbersA changing administration portends a change in direction, but heres how the DOL did in 2016.
December 22, 2016
The Markets in 2016, and What's Ahead in the New YearWill the Trump Rally continue into 2017 or will it turn out to be a Trump Bubble?"
December 22, 2016
Napoleon Is Dead! Wait, That's a Stock-Market Scam.Financial markets have been dealing with hoaxes, frauds and fake news for a long time. The wrong response can be costly.
December 21, 2016
Climate Change Is Real: The Investing ImplicationsWe can avoid arguing about the causes of climate change and simply put our money to work in companies that deal with the consequences.
December 21, 2016
‘Dude, Where’s My Drone?’ and Other Potential Threats to Trump RallyThe Trump rally in equities has been fueled by investors who want to believe, but in 2017 they may need to curb their enthusiasm. Then there are events in the South China Sea to watch.
December 21, 2016
Has the 2016 Stock Market Rally Stolen Next Year's Expected Gains?Strategists say the rally in stocks since the presidential election has discounted much of the support it might get from a Trump presidency.
December 21, 2016
Investors Beware: Tax ‘Volatility,’ Regulatory Upheaval on HorizonFriedman and Valliere look at changes in retirement, tax, entitlement and investing policies coming in 2017.