Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BlackRock Turns Bullish on U.S. Stocks
By Bernice NapachBlackRock noted the staying power of the U.S. economy, expectations for future growth and stronger than expected inflation.
March 23, 2016
Lloyd's of London takes 'massive hit' from low investment returnEarnings from investments fell 60 percent.
March 22, 2016
Beware of Models That Called It for RomneyMath drives an increasingly large number of investment portfolios. But as we learned during the financial crisis, models can and do break down.
March 22, 2016
BlackRock says there won't be a U.S. recession, cut TreasuriesBlackRock Inc., the worlds largest money manager, says investors should pare their Treasury holdings because the U.S. will avoid a recession.
March 22, 2016
Gold, Dollar Gain After Brussels AttacksU.S. stocks fluctuated as investors dived into haven assets after deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels killed at least 31 people.
March 22, 2016
Mutual Fund Investors Face Tax Season 'Double Whammy'Many mutual fund investors will be paying taxes on investments in funds that had losses in 2015.
March 22, 2016
New chief of world's biggest pension fund facing tough startCritics claim that Japan's largest fund has invested too much in stocks after doubling its allocation of equities in 2014.
March 22, 2016
Brussels Bombings Shake Europe MarketsAirline, leasure stocks pull down market after bombings hit airport and subway in Brussels.