Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
High Yield: Are ‘Fixed Income People’ Smarter Than ‘Equity People’?
By Daniel Satchkov, CFAWhat are junk spreads telling us about equity risk?
October 19, 2015
11 Cool Crowdfunded ProductsCheck out these novel products that came to market because of crowdfunding plus the three-wheeled $7,000 vehicle seeking funding now.
October 16, 2015
4 things the most important people in finance are concerned aboutThis is what policymakers and investors talked about in Lima, Peru, during the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Meetings.
October 16, 2015
4 things the most important people in finance are concerned aboutThis is what policymakers and investors talked about in Lima, Peru, during the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Meetings.
October 16, 2015
Meb Faber: Should Investors Buy, Hold or Hedge?In his latest research paper, Meb Faber looks at combining offense (value and momentum strategies) with defense (hedging) in a portfolio.
October 16, 2015
Gary Shilling: Why Commodity Prices Will Continue to FallEconomist and money manager Gary Shilling has a message for investors thinking now is the time to buy oil or other commodities: Dont do it.
October 16, 2015
Investors Baffled: ‘Why Isn’t This a Bear Market?’"Never have we seen so many clients who just do not know what is happening," a Credit Suisse strategist says.
October 15, 2015
FINRA’s Ketchum: 3 Top Exam Priorities for 2016Every year in Q1, FINRA publishes a letter about its regulatory and exam priorities. On Thursday, CEO Richard Ketchum offered a preview for 2016.