Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Yes, the Fed made the recession worse in 2008
By Ramesh Ponnuru, David BeckworthSince some criticisms were directed at arguments we didnt actually make, we should clarify a few things.
February 08, 2016
Corporate Pensions' Funded Status Fell for Third Month in JanuaryPlan sponsors are beginning to lose their patience with the onslaught of negative news surrounding their pension plans, BNY Mellon's Andrew Wozniak said.
February 08, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Mygale Adds European FundThis week's new portfolio products range widely, from European stocks to volatility indexes and municipal bond analysis
February 08, 2016
S&P Sector Performance Reflects Market's Dim MoodNot all stock market sectors are down sharply this year so far. The performances may surprise you.
February 05, 2016
Chicago Stock Exchange Says It's Being Sold to Chinese-Led GroupChongqing Casin, a property and investment firm, has agreed to the deal, with the sale expected to close in the second half of 2016.
February 05, 2016
Gundlach: 'Frightening' to See Financial Stocks So LowThe DoubleLine CEO says hes buying foreign currencies for the first time in five years.
February 05, 2016
Nice jobs report, but don't stop worryingThe report, however, gives only a partial picture. It doesn't fully reflect recent setbacks, such as January's stock-market rout.
February 05, 2016
4 Reasons to Cheer the January Jobs ReportJanuary's report offers good news for the economy and should cheer financial markets, if they can look beyond their obsession with central bank liquidity support.