Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Congress Needs to Do Its Bit for Economy
By Mohamed El-ErianThe U.S. is doing better than other regions, but politicians must improve conditions for more Americans in 2015.
January 16, 2015
Swiss Franc Move: What Does It All Mean?The surprise decision by the Swiss National Bank demonstrates how suddenly and unexpectedly major market moves can occur.
January 16, 2015
Census Data Understates Retirement Income of WealthyA Center for Retirement Research analysis shows significant understatements in retirement income reported in the Census Bureaus Current Population Survey.
January 16, 2015
Goldman Sachs Profit Declines on Drop in Fixed-Income TradingThe firm posted its lowest annual trading revenues since 2005.
January 16, 2015
Under the Hood: Bond Investing—Preparing for Rate IncreasesWhen rates rise, what bonds do you want your clients to be holding? A look at the options.
January 15, 2015
PPACA subsidy gap hurts the moderately brokeHigh earners did a little better, and low earners did much better.
January 15, 2015
PPACA subsidy gap hurts the moderately brokeHigh earners did a little better, and low earners did much better.
January 15, 2015
Citigroup Profit Misses Estimates on Year-End Trading DropWeakness in fixed income worse than CEO Michael Corbat's recent predictions.