Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Oil Warning: The Crash Could Be the Worst in More Than 45 Years
By Tom Randall, BloombergThere's only one thing holding back a price rebound. It's a big thing.
July 21, 2015
SMA Manager of the Year Mary Kane on Rising Rates and Fixed IncomeMary Kane of GW&K on why bond investors can do well even when the Federal Reserve raises rates, if the Fed does it slowly.
July 21, 2015
John Kasich's economic plan hinges on growth in businessSome Republicans object to a Kasich decision to take PPACA Medicaid expansion money.
July 21, 2015
Oil Guru Who Called 2014 Slump Sees a Return to $100 CrudeGary Ross of PIRA Energy Group says oil markets arent nearly as oversupplied as many believe.
July 20, 2015
Spotlight on Brazil: Policy Changes Needed to Deal With Macro ChallengesIn the second half of this year, when ongoing macroeconomic issues are expected to impact most emerging economies, policy strength will be key.
July 20, 2015
El-Erian: Yellen’s 7 Reasons for a 2015 Rate HikeDuring her recent testimony to Congress, the Fed chief provided important insights about the future of interest rate policy.
July 20, 2015
Bernanke: German Trade Imbalance Weighs on Rest of EurozoneGermany must reduce its "persistent trade surplus" and boost domestic spending, writes Bernanke; or, says Prof. Ashoka Mody, maybe just leave the eurozone.
July 20, 2015
Obama adviser Obstfeld appointed as IMF’s next chief economistMaurice Obstfeld, a member of President Barack Obamas Council of Economic Advisers, will become the International Monetary Funds chief economist in September.