Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bond Investing: Finding Opportunities Takes Patience
By Ginger SzalaMorningstar panelists say the Fed will hike rates this year, maybe even twice. But caution and cash are watchwords for portfolio managers.
June 26, 2015
Sonders, Gross, More: What to Expect in Second Half of 2015ThinkAdvisor combed through midyear outlooks from a variety of financial firms. Here's what they're predicting.
June 26, 2015
In Volatile Times, Fund Managers Seek Risk-Averse Income: Morningstar PanelFund managers disclose where they are taking risks and finding returns with rising rates on the horizon.
June 26, 2015
The Risks and Rewards of Frontier Markets InvestingYes, there are political and currency risks, but they can be mitigated, and investors can be rewarded with high returns, three money managers at Morningstar conference argued.
June 26, 2015
Senators Think Stock Buybacks Might Be ManipulativeSome politicians, like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin, think that stock buybacks are bad and that the SEC should forbid them as market manipulation.
June 26, 2015
Finance Has Caught On to Behavioral EconomicsThe next time some macroeconomist tells you that behavioral economics is pass, tell them that behavioral finance is alive and well.
June 25, 2015
Seeking Income in a Market When ‘Winter Is Coming’"Game of Thrones" and two accomplished pro coachesSteve Kerr and Jim Harbaughprovide insights into where to invest now and what to watch for.
June 25, 2015
Factoring in Politics When InvestingFactoring in political backdrops typically makes investment decisions more complex. What should investors consider in trying to mitigate political risk?