Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
6 Predictions for Markets, Industry in 2015: CFA Institute
By Dan BermanLate last year, the CFA Institute surveyed members about what 2015 held for markets and the industry. Here's how their predictions are playing out.
March 26, 2015
SEC Fines Firm, Unregistered BDs $6 MillionNine companies and 12 individuals acted as brokers for corporate bond sales without legal registration.
March 26, 2015
Consumer comfort in U.S. matches second-highest level since 2007A strengthening labor market and still-cheap gasoline are delivering a boost to household spending.
March 26, 2015
SEC Chair Wants Activist Fights to Be NicerM&A lawyers and bankers want to know what the SEC is going to do about various activist fights. Chairwoman White's speech offers a few clues.
March 26, 2015
Explaining the Market’s ExplainersOften, they seem to be saying I dont like that! but lack either the awareness or courage to acknowledge the subtext of what theyre saying.
March 25, 2015
Ukraine’s Debt Is ‘Unsustainable’: InvescoOne emerging market debt expert says that it is not surprising that we have begun to see companies attempt to restructure their debt in Ukraine.
March 25, 2015
Scary Retirement Study: Health Care Will Eat Up Social Security BenefitsHealthViews annual report says couples who are 55 will need to start stashing $1,200 a month just for health care.
March 24, 2015
Creating a More Efficient Fixed Income Portfolio With Asia BondsDrawing upon different drivers for performance, Asia fixed income can improve risk-return profiles for U.S. fixed income investors.