Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bill Gross Blasts ‘Hostile’ Investing Climate, Says ‘New Neutral’ Rate Now Zero
By Gil WeinreichThe Janus manager argues that the investing environment is so inhospitable that he is reduced to trading more than owning bonds to deliver shareholder return.
April 01, 2015
Investor Sentiment Hits New Peak in Q1: John Hancock SurveyMost investors believe now is a good or very good time to invest, according to John Hancock's quarterly survey.
March 31, 2015
Fixed Income Investing in a Rising-Rate EnvironmentNot all fixed income is created equal. Different sectors can vary significantly across the fixed income universe.
March 31, 2015
Morningstar Sounds Inflation AlarmThe Chicago-based research firm is warning that the seeds of what it calls the ultimate recovery killer are already sown.
March 31, 2015
Investor Confidence Rises for Institutions, but Individuals DisagreeInstitutions may be optimistic about stocks, but affluent investors are stashing cash.
March 31, 2015
Economist: Sell Your Stocks, Take 6 Months OffIt's time investors took a break from the frothy market levels, says Steen Jakobsen.
March 31, 2015
Stock Price Path Drives Investing Decisions: Behavioral Finance StudyWhen a big game ends in a tie, fans' reaction depends on how their team got there. The same goes for stock investing.
March 30, 2015
Dow 20,000, here we come, according to Wharton professor Jeremy SiegelStocks are heading higher and could reach 20,000 by year end, says market guru Jeremy Siegel.