Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Top 10 States With Fairest Taxes
By Danielle AndrusWalletHub compared tax data with taxpayer sentiment to find which states have the fairest tax system.
September 23, 2015
6 FIA benefits to boost salesAgents and brokers looking to boost sales of fixed indexed annuities can increase salesif they know which benefits to communicate to clients.
September 23, 2015
Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Energy? A Look at the FundamentalsA look at the fundamentals of worldwide energy supply and demand suggests we may not have hit the bottom for energy stocks.
September 22, 2015
Matthews Asia Perspective: Times Like TheseWhen there is an abrupt fall in markets, investors may find themselves at a loss. This is not about risk, as such, but about uncertainty.
September 22, 2015
Wall Street Cracks Down on Free Sharing of Analysts' NotesBrokerage and bank executives are frustrated that so much research ends up on Twitter minutes after its release.
September 22, 2015
Burned by Oil Trade, Debt Investors Think TwiceLow oil prices make hedge funds and private equity firms leery of lending to the industry.
September 21, 2015
Global Food Price Fall: Can Brazil Benefit?Those investors keeping close tabs on global weather patterns know that a stronger than usual El Nino is developing.
September 21, 2015
Gundlach: What to Do When the Fed Finally Raises RatesGundlach says long-term rates will fall and long-term Treasury prices will rise when the Fed hikes rates.