Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Are Fixed Income ETFs the New Cash?
By Emily ZulzTen years ago, spooked investors "would have sold the equity and held onto cash," says iShares' Josh Penzner.
January 20, 2016
Investors Spooked by China but Not Yet ‘Max Bearish’: Merrill PollAllocations to equities have plummeted, and cash holdings have risen, Merrill's January fund manager survey found.
January 20, 2016
Showtime’s ‘Billions’: Ruthless Fund Manager vs. Star Prosecutor via Andrew Ross SorkinCo-creator Andrew Ross Sorkin talks to ThinkAdvisor about the Showtime series, which interweaves finance, politics, corruption and, from time to time, kinky sex.
January 20, 2016
The Deeper Causes of the Global Stocks RoutWhat happens next depends on politicians who have placed too much of the policy burden on central banks for far too long.
January 19, 2016
CBO Widens Budget Deficit ProjectionHalf of the increase in the deficit for the next decade stems from laws enacted since August, the budget office says.
January 19, 2016
Are We Headed for Recession?While several big banks put a high probability on an impending recession, many economists and strategists, like Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders, say fears are overblown.
January 19, 2016
Tech Sector Slows as a Millionaire-Making MachineNew tech millionaires are being minted more slowly than in past years, a WealthInsight report finds.
January 19, 2016
How to Stop Clients From Making Emotionally Driven DecisionsAs advisors, we are all in the business of providing peace of mind to clients. Heres what Im telling clients now about the markets.