Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Interest Rate Decision Could Happen in March
By Warren S. HerschThe March meeting of the FOMC will be critical to its communications with the public on interest rates.
February 10, 2015
The 10 best states to grow oldTo be considered among the best states to grow old, senior citizens had to have relatively strong income security.
February 09, 2015
Gross Owns Majority of Janus Bond Fund He RunsBill Gross and his family own 51.2% of the Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund after acquiring shares through brokerage accounts at Morgan Stanley and Schwab.
February 09, 2015
Finding Investing Alpha by Selective Stock PickingWhy I'm beginning to use some selective stock picking (think energy company Halliburton) to deliver alpha for clients, carefully following the wisdom of Benjamin Graham.
February 06, 2015
Top 7 Income Sources in AmericaWhile wages dominate, the idea that the middle class doesn't earn substantial returns from capital is false, the Tax Foundation says.
February 06, 2015
These are Americans' top 7 income sourcesAnnuities, IRAs and pensions all made the list.
February 05, 2015
GMO’s Inker: Ditch U.S. Stocks NowBen Inker says the firm is selling its "beloved" U.S. stocks; Jeremy Grantham says the Saudis will regret not cutting oil production.
February 04, 2015
Consumers show greatest confidence in financial sectors since 2008More than a third of consumers have a favorable view of the economy the highest rate measured following the Great Recession.