Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Clients Less Anxious but Risk Aversion Is Rising, Advisors Say
By Michael S. FischerAdvisors say client anxiety has abated, but they see a big increase in risk aversion in the next year, a Hartford Funds survey says.
September 10, 2014
Gundlach: Don’t ‘Fight This Rally’ in BondsIn his quarterly outlook, the DoubleLine CEO says forecasts of a rate hike are "almost comical" and holding currencies other than the dollar is "foolish."
September 10, 2014
9 reasons why the economy stinks, according to Alan GreenspanAlan Greenspan sees a bunch of reasons why the economy won't kick into high gear. And none of them have simple fixes.
September 09, 2014
Why Low Volatility Produces High ReturnsThey say theres no free lunch in economics, but investing in low-volatility stocks appears to make a gourmet banquet available at diner prices.
September 09, 2014
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2014Some of Wall Streets major players still struggle with litigation expenses; many are finding ways to further boost their wealth results.
September 09, 2014
Wealthy Investors Gung-Ho on Economy, Their Portfolios: Morgan StanleyThe Investor Pulse Poll also showed that high-net-worth couples are collaborating on big financial decisions such as retirement.
September 08, 2014
Morgan Stanley Channels Weird Al to Raise Stock Market ForecastIn a report that reads as if Weird Al Yankovic had become a market strategist, Morgan Stanley announces an increase in its 12-month S&P forecast.
September 08, 2014
ICI Welcomes New SEC Rules on Funds, Asset ManagersAny risks that may arise in asset management are best addressed by the SEC, says ICI's Paul Schott Stevens.