Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Dan Rather on Leadership and ‘Most Important Election in a Generation’
By James J. GreenNoted newsman regales Commonwealth advisors with stories of world leaders and their common traits; worries country may retrench.
November 07, 2016
4 Top Analysts Predict Markets, Metals After ElectionThere is an emerging consensus among investment analysts when it comes to the impact Clinton and Trump could have.
November 07, 2016
How Markets Will React to the U.S. ElectionsUnder two tails scenarios, it would be unwise to take too much comfort from the snapback experienced in the aftermath of Brexit in the U.K.
November 07, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Goldman ETF Tracks 'Best Ideas' Hedge Fund PositionsGoldman launches ETF that tracks its Hedge Fund VIP index comprising 50 "Very Important Positions."
November 07, 2016
Morningstar’s 11 ETFs to Avoid in 8 SectorsThe ETFs with the lowest ratings tend to be richly priced versus competing ETF alternatives, Morningstars Ben Johnson says.
November 04, 2016
Shilling Sounds the Alarm: Investors, Load Up on CashThe investment advisor and economist is worried about the continuing gap between market prices and economic fundamentals.
November 04, 2016
Clinton Beats Trump—in Schwab Investor SurveySchwab survey finds that most investors dont plan to make changes to their portfolio ahead of the election.
November 04, 2016
We're More Productive Than We ThinkThe way we measure productivity today, which captured the output of the economy in the last century, isn't up to the task in this century.