Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Where ‘Dr. Doom’ Marc Faber Sees Growth
By Emily ZulzMarc Faber hasnt let go of his bearishness, but he sees one region growing 6% to 8% annually in the next 10 years.
October 21, 2015
Senate Takes Up Cybersecurity Info Sharing BillWall Street trade groups say CISA will foster communication; tech companies say it's a threat to privacy. A vote is expected early next week.
October 21, 2015
13 Countries With Better Retirement Systems Than U.S.Mercer graded 25 countries on their retirement income systems, public and private, with the U.S. near the middle of the ranking, down from last year.
October 21, 2015
Saudi Arabia’s Oil War With RussiaEuropean traders and refiners confirm that Saudi Arabia has been offering its oil at significant discounts, making it more attractive than Russian crude.
October 20, 2015
Time to Redefine Emerging MarketsOnce the term emerging markets was used in benchmarks, it was stuck for all eternity. But how has reality evolved?
October 20, 2015
Obama Keystone Veto Seen Helping Canada’s Trudeau Reset U.S. AllianceCanada's new prime minister has signaled soft support for the oil industry and oil pipelines, according to one expert.
October 20, 2015
Hottest Deal for Commodity Traders: Buying Their Own BondsWhile the natural resources industry is battling the worst price drop since the financial crisis, traders particularly in oil are benefiting from recent price volatility.
October 20, 2015
Investing in Oil ETPs: Should You Take the Chance?When investing in energy products, should you use an oil ETP? There are pros and cons to these complex instruments.