Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why Neil Hennessy Thinks Stock, Economic Growth Will Continue Into 2016
By James J. GreenEconomy will continue to grow, despite headwinds from Washington, as companies start to hire and spend.
December 16, 2015
Meltdown in the High-Yield Market: Turning Point or Opportunity?Are high-yield corporate bonds the next zombie apocalypse jeopardizing the financial system, or does turmoil in the high-yield market create a buying opportunity?
December 16, 2015
The World's Smartest Bad InvestorsIt turns out that academic economists have a very hard time being successful investors. Academics in other fields tend to do better.
December 16, 2015
What Advisors Think of Fed’s Rate HikeWhile the decision wasnt unexpected, there are several things clients should know as rates rise, advisors say. Ever heard of three steps and a stumble?
December 16, 2015
Allowing U.S. Oil Exports Would Be Game Changer for MLPs: CushingWhile MLPs have been in turmoil lately, there are bright spots in the energy space, according to Cushing Asset Management.
December 16, 2015
Here's what 7 years at zero rates have looked likeHere's a walk through seven years at zero to highlight the obstacles that policy makers navigated to restore labor-market health and enable liftoff.
December 16, 2015
Fed Rate Hike Is Most Important Thing Ever. Oh, Wait.The Fed's liftoff day is here, and I find almost all of the commentary on the subject to be overwrought speculation and blather, Barry Ritholtz says.
December 15, 2015
6 Key Economic Trends for 2016: SIFMAMilestones in employment and inflation seen amid steady growth.