Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Schwab’s Sonders: Bull Market Still in Optimism Phase
By James J. GreenSchwab strategist says were nowhere near the euphoria we see at market tops, but volatility is here to stay.
November 04, 2014
‘Timing Discrepancy’ Gives SEC Filing Subscribers Unfair Advantage: SenatorsTwo senators called on the SEC to act after a study found paying subscribers can get corporate filings about 40 seconds before the public.
November 03, 2014
Fear of Stocks, Lack of Money Threaten Retirement Security: BlackRockMany Americans are too cash-heavy and say it's hard to both pay bills and save for retirement, a BlackRock survey found.
November 03, 2014
SEC Sanctions Schwab, TD Ameritrade, 11 Others on Puerto Rican Junk Bond SalesThe SEC Monday sanctioned 13 firms under MSRB's minimum investment rule intended to keep retail investors out of higher-risk offerings.
November 03, 2014
Janus’ Bill Gross: Government Needs to Spend MoreA bond manager embracing inflation or calling for government spending is far from hard-money stereotypes, but Gross argues they're necessary for todays new normal.
November 03, 2014
Roubini: World’s Economy Flying on Single EngineNouriel Roubini sees the global economy as a four-engine jetliner with only one operational engine: the "Anglosphere" of the U.S. and U.K.
November 03, 2014
10 Poorest Members of Congress: 2014As midterm elections near, it's good to know which legislators have the least amount of money, and if it means they are more effective legislators.
November 03, 2014
10 Richest Members of Congress: 2014As midterm elections near, it's good to know which legislators have the most amount of money, and if it means they are less effective legislators.