Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Victorious Donald Trump Is the Devil Wall Street Doesn’t Know
By Jesse Hamilton, Elizabeth DexheimerBanks have almost no idea what he intends to do to them.
November 08, 2016
15 U.S. Companies With Highest Tax Rates: 2016The average overall tax rate that S&P 100 companies pay is around 28%, but many pay at higher rates
November 08, 2016
Purgatory or Hell? What GMO’s Inker Sees on Horizon for InvestorsRegardless of whos president, Inker says there are no good outcomes for investors because markets are so overvalued.
November 08, 2016
Fed’s Evans Not Confident Inflation Will Reach 2% TargetChicago Fed president says its no "crime" if Fed set inflation goal too high; he's 'worried that inflation expectations have been moving down."
November 08, 2016
Best & Worst Commodity Performance Under Presidents Since 1970Will recent history of commodities usually performing better under Democrats continue or will Republicans break the mold?
November 08, 2016
Grantham’s Big Forecast Change: No Market Bubble, No Burst in SightThe GMO investment guru explains what statistics, historic patterns and other factors mean for investors and advisors.
November 08, 2016
Dan Rather on Leadership and ‘Most Important Election in a Generation’Noted newsman regales Commonwealth advisors with stories of world leaders and their common traits; worries country may retrench.
November 07, 2016
Friedman, Valliere Predict Election Results for President, CongressTrump will likely not concede to a Clinton victory, which will cause market volatility to reinsert itself, says Andy Friedman.