Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed’s Fischer Leaves Door Open for September Rate Hike
By Craig Torres, Jeanna SmialekFederal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer left open the option of an interest rate increase next month. Other officials are divided on whether to wait.
August 27, 2015
Ritholtz: A Real Estate Recovery That’s Not Quite ThereNew home sales are trending far below their historic averages, Barry Ritholtz writes. Will the weakness continue?
August 27, 2015
No Social Security COLA in 2016: Higher Medicare Premiums for Your ClientsSome retirees will bear the brunt of higher Medicare Part B premiums due to their higher income and no Social Security COLA, the Center for Retirement Research reports.
August 27, 2015
Why QE4 Isn't in the CardsFour reasons that the Fed won't engage in another round of quantitative easing, despite the current market turmoil.
August 26, 2015
Government Shutdown Fight May Hinge on Planned ParenthoodLooming fiscal deadlines will spark intense drama and brinkmanship, says PIMCO's Cantrill.
August 26, 2015
The Real-World Star Trek Would Be Far From UtopiaWhat we've learned from technology over the past 10 years or so is that it's rarely as user-friendly or reliable as we'd like.
August 26, 2015
Why Investors Shouldn’t ‘Buy the Dip’Macro and market risks remain elevated. We are not out of the woods yet by a long shot.
August 26, 2015
S&P/Case-Shiller Reports Home Prices Rose Again in JunePotential spoilers of the upward trend: a Fed rate rise and volatility in the stock market.