Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Higher Rates May Cut Small-Business Borrowing Costs: Searching for Alpha for December 2015
By Ben WarwickNonbank lenders, aka shadow banks, account for 26% of all loans to small businesses. Will higher rates get actual banks back in the lending business?
November 30, 2015
Commodity Rebound Time?Research magazine talked with John Love, CEO of U.S. Commodity Funds, about whether it's time for investors to get back into commodities.
November 30, 2015
Investing in Africa: Not Just Natural Resources AnymoreLike in Latin America 30 years ago, the rise of a middle class and the growth of the consumer economy provides opportunities.
November 30, 2015
The Next Financial Crisis: When Will We Get Burned?Are we stoking an out-of-control fire? Asks Alexei Bayer.
November 30, 2015
Blowing Hot and Cold on Climate ChangeDelegates from the United Nations gathered in Paris in December to discuss ways to limit global warming to less than 2 C (3.6 F).
November 30, 2015
You’re the Fed Chairman. What Would You Do?Many observers think the outcome of the upcoming FOMC meeting is a no-brainer. Barry Ritholtz puts that thesis to the test.
November 30, 2015
9 Best U.S. Cities for Advisors to Find Clients: 2015These cities have the highest number of wealthy households with the fewest advisors to serve them.
November 30, 2015
IMF Adds Chinese Yuan as Reserve CurrencyChinese authorities have made strides recently in monetary and financial reform, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said.