Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Investors spend 475 hours a year worrying about money
By Emily ZulzA Legg Mason survey finds that managing catastrophe, longevity and inflation during retirement are investors top concerns.
March 12, 2015
World’s 20 Biggest Debtor NationsMcKinsey Global Institute finds that deleveraging has largely not occurred; rather, debt-to-GDP ratios have generally gone up since 2007.
March 12, 2015
Will Rate Rise Give Fed the Ammo It Needs?Bond managers from Delaware Investments says a 1%, or even a 2%, rate won't be enough ammunition against economic weakness.
March 11, 2015
Gundlach: Beware of ‘Blockhead’ Fed on RatesThe fixed-income expert also warns of the effects a strong dollar has on equity markets and sees continued weakness in oil prices.
March 10, 2015
Gross Sees First Janus RedemptionsThe client redemptions that plagued Bill Gross at his old job have followed him to his new one.
March 08, 2015
The Great Mutual Fund ComebackThe six major fund categories have returned an eye-popping 21% a year on average since March 9, 2009, when the markets hit 12-year lows.
March 05, 2015
Foreign Bonds Present OpportunitiesBond managers at T. Rowe Price are warning that investors should lower their expectations for U.S. bond performance in 2015 but look to opportunities abroad.
March 05, 2015
Investor Optimism Highest Since 2007: Wells Fargo, GallupThe share of investors who say now is a good time to invest in the markets has risen to 58%, the poll found.