Friday markets brace for three big reports

Three big reports to hit the market, plus: Bitcoin spikes as euro takes a dive, Bernanke's prezzie to Yellen and advisers' big headache. Curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.
NOV 08, 2013
Three potentially market-moving reports are out this morning: Employment, personal income and outlays, and consumer sentiment. Consensus expects higher unemployment The majority of economists surveyed by the WSJ believe the Fed will wait until next year to start dialing back its quantitative easing program. Bernanke's legacy to Yellen The European Central Bank's unexpected rate cut is putting a damper on the euro, the year's best-performing major currency. Euro bulls crack Meanwhile, Bitcoin busts overnight move, spiking 17% to $305. One chart tells it all On the flip side, not everyone is buying into the crytocurrency hype. ”Bitcoin is a joke” Like the Affordable Care Act itself, the bloom is off the rose of the once-popular Obamacare ETF (IHF). Up 28.7% YTD, down almost 3% since Oct. 17 With 2013 winding down, all those tax hikes on the rich are starting create big headaches for planners. Tax rates exceeding 50% for some high earners Most Millennials desperately need good financial advice, which they probably are not getting from their parents. Mom and Dad were never taught financial literacy

Latest News

Workers are financially drowning and retirement savings is a major red flag
Workers are financially drowning and retirement savings is a major red flag

Transamerica Institute survey reveals a stark divide between employer confidence and workers' financial reality.

SEC corporate enforcement hits multi-decade low as agency refocuses on fraud
SEC corporate enforcement hits multi-decade low as agency refocuses on fraud

Just five actions were started in the first half of fiscal 2026, a new analysis finds.

Beyond the Business: Why Advisors Must Help Owners Separate Wealth from Identity
Beyond the Business: Why Advisors Must Help Owners Separate Wealth from Identity

For business owners, the company is often more than an income source. It becomes their largest asset, their retirement plan, and in many cases, part of their identity. Advisors who understand that dynamics can deliver far greater value than traditional financial planning alone

Ex-Edward Jones advisor gets three-year prison sentence for stealing from widow
Ex-Edward Jones advisor gets three-year prison sentence for stealing from widow

John S. Winslow, 57, was indicted just over a year ago for his scheme to steal from an elderly client.

Vestmark, Hamachi push AI further for advisor portfolio intelligence
Vestmark, Hamachi push AI further for advisor portfolio intelligence

Hamachi's new model portfolio partnership and an industry-first solution from Vestmark join the growing wave of AI tools for wealth managers.

SPONSORED Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

SPONSORED Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm

Growth may get the headlines, but in my experience, longevity is earned through structure, culture, and discipline