Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Update on Asia: Credit, Currencies and Interest Rates
By Matthews AsiaAs we move into year-end, one major theme continues to be the search for yield in emerging markets driven by low yields in developed markets.
November 16, 2016
The ‘Big Trump Rethink’ on Economy: HFE EconomistsMarkets are hoping Trump will be practical and market friendly but dont know yet if that will be the case, according to economist Carl Weinberg.
November 16, 2016
Sallie Krawcheck: Why Trump Could Benefit Women in BusinessKrawcheck put together a checklist for women on how they can assert their power in a Trump-run United States.
November 16, 2016
Gross on Trump: ‘Populism Takes a Wrong Turn’; No Bull Market BounceJanus market guru predicts Trumps one term will ironically be damaging for jobless and low-wage American voters.
November 16, 2016
Gundlach: Post-Election Markets ‘Confused’; Avoid ‘FANG’ StocksThe DoubleLine CEO says higher rates and inflation are coming, but Trump has no magic wand for economic fixes.
November 16, 2016
Kashkari, Minnesota Fed Chief, Has Plan to End Too-Big-to-Fail BanksFormer TARP overseer advocates for much higher capital levels for large banks and a tax on leverage for shadow banks.
November 16, 2016
Everyone Knew Trump Would Win All AlongAs an example of hindsight bias and how outcomes affect narratives, consider the presidential election.
November 15, 2016
SEC’s White: No SEC Fiduciary Rule Coming Before JanuaryIn her final House Financial Services panel testimony, White also said that the agency is still significantly underfunded.