Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Consumer sentiment in U.S. decreased in May to six-month low
By Victoria StilwellHousehold concerns that the economy is stumbling and wages will be slow to increase combined to depress spirits.
May 28, 2015
60% of Financial Sector Has Government Backing: Richmond FedThe Federal Reserve Bank of Richmonds bailout barometer says the government's safety net reaches $26 trillion far beyond U.S. GDP.
May 28, 2015
4 Midyear Market Trends to Watch: MFSMFS midyear outlook examines the longevity of the current business cycle, the potential interest rate rise, why consumers arent spending and investors biggest mistake.
May 28, 2015
Morgan Stanley’s Gorman Defends 25% Pay RaiseThe CEOs $22.5 million salary in 2014 does not put him among the top 10 highest paid in the U.S.
May 28, 2015
Bond Investors Walking ‘Tightrope’ Have Second Chance to DiversifyInstead of succumbing to taking on more risk for less reward, fixed income investors do have another option.
May 27, 2015
Bill Gross: Bund ‘Short of a Lifetime’ Was Right Trade, Wrongly ExecutedThe Janus bond manager acknowledges trouble executing his infamous German bund trade but thinks he can get it right next time.
May 27, 2015
Energy MLPs: Taking a Closer Look After the Oil BustLike Jon Snow on Game of Thrones, energy investors may feel like they know nothing after 2014, but here's what advisors need to know.
May 26, 2015
Annuities, Insurance, Investments: A Triple Crown Retirement Income StrategyWade Pfau researched the best retirement income strategies. The winning combination might surprise many advisors, Robert Bloink and William Byrnes write.