Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
A New Breed of Asset Class
By Greg HopperNo one really knows where to put investment dollars anymore. Are investors looking for capital gains, or are they looking for income and safety?
August 20, 2015
It's a Good Time to Visit Muniland, but Come PreparedDavid Kotok, co-author of "Adventures in Muniland," and Matt Fabian of Municipal Market Analytics counsel muni bond investors on what to watch out for.
August 20, 2015
Citi Overlooked a Few Thousand Illegal TradesA major job of banking compliance is to keep separate a bank's trading and relationship functions. Citigroup Global Markets sometimes messed up that separation.
August 19, 2015
Fed Appears to Signal a Delay in September Rate RiseFOMC minutes for July said they needed more evidence of inflation increasing.
August 19, 2015
Schwab’s Kleintop: 7 Big Developments for Advisors to WatchThe global strategist tells ThinkAdvisor what he sees for China and Europe and how the world's central banks will react when the Fed hikes rates.
August 19, 2015
China ‘Tail Risk’ Saps Investors’ OptimismInvestors optimism about prospects for global economic growth paled in August, according to the latest Bank of America Merrill Lynch Fund Managers Survey.
August 18, 2015
Three Ways to Invest in Japanese GrowthThe sustained growth of Asia and Japans increasing integration with the rest of Asia is what makes Japans equity markets attractive.
August 17, 2015
Top 5 Fixed Annuity Benefits to Discuss With ClientsThe opportunity to make investments with a guaranteed minimum rate of return is just one of the reasons why fixed annuities are gaining steam.