Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Is Yellen Prepping for Rate Cut or Saying 'Nothing Alarmist'?
By Bernice NapachGary Shilling says Fed Chair Janet Yellen might be "preparing the markets for a rate cut," while Jefferies Thomas Simons called her remarks "nothing alarmist."
February 10, 2016
Amid Volatility, Portfolio Management Is Top Advisor Concern: FidelityAdvisors have become more concerned about portfolio management since the middle of 2015, according to Fidelitys Advisor Investment Pulse survey, as market volatility has increased.
February 10, 2016
Beware the 'personal fudge factor'When people consider acting unethically, do they tend to look at it as more of a 50 shades of grey issue than a black-and-white issue?
February 09, 2016
5 questions for Janet YellenFederal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will deliver her semi-annual testimony to House and Senate committees this week.
February 09, 2016
Markets don't work as well as we thoughtOne of the big unanswered questions in the finance world is: Do returns reflect risk or mispricing?
February 09, 2016
Markets don't work as well as we thoughtOne of the big unanswered questions in the finance world is: Do returns reflect risk or mispricing?
February 09, 2016
5 Big Questions for Janet YellenWhen Fed chief Janet Yellen delivers her semi-annual testimony to Congress on Wednesday, she should be asked these key questions.
February 09, 2016
GMO's Inker: Give High Yield a Little CreditHigh-yield bonds have a lot going for them, says Ben Inker, GMO's co-head of asset allocation, but there are several reasons to proceed with caution.