Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bill Gross Talks Birds, Bees and the Zero Bound
By Danielle AndrusAccording to Janus manager Bill Gross, the toughest portfolio questions from investors pale in comparison to sex questions from your kids.
August 02, 2016
Are 'Safe Haven' Assets Safe Anymore?"There is no safety in safety," says Tiger 21 founder Michael Sonnenfeldt.
August 02, 2016
Donald Trump, your 401(k) adviserThe Republican presidential nominee's recent warnings and opinions about the stock market are scrutinized.
August 02, 2016
Wealthy Investors to Reduce UK Exposure Following Brexit VoteAccording to a deVere Group poll of clients, 69% intend to decrease their investment exposure to the U.K. for the remainder of 2016.
August 02, 2016
Clinton vs. Trump: 2 Wildly Different Tax, Economic PlansMoodys economist Mark Zandi analyzes how the candidates plans on taxes, trade and immigration would affect the economy.
August 02, 2016
College Endowments Seen Posting Worst Returns Since 2009Funds with more than $500 million lost 0.73%, Wilshire says; universities set to report fiscal 2016 returns in the fall.
August 02, 2016
Trump Urges 401(k) Holders to Exit Stocks Amid 'Artificially Low' RatesCandidate tells individual investors to get out of stocks like he did; says his tax, inversions plan will boost GDP growth to more than 4%.
August 01, 2016
Kleintop: Why Brexit, Terror and a Coup Attempt Aren't Stopping Global StocksAmid myriad geopolitical risks, earnings expectations are rising, Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop writes.