Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
15 Best Countries for Retirement Security: 2026
By Michael S. FischerThe U.S. fell three places from last year in Natixis' Global Retirement Index ranking.
September 23, 2026
Morgan Stanley Advisors Face Higher Revenue Hurdles in 2027With grid thresholds 10% higher, a market dip "becomes a dangerous double-whammy," a consultant says.
September 22, 2026
Amid Uncertainty, Family Offices Shift Toward Public EquitiesNearly half of respondents to a Citi Wealth survey increased their public stock exposure during the year.
September 22, 2026
10 Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarThese companies have become undervalued as AI-wary investors have pivoted, according to analysts.
September 21, 2026
Workers Willing to Trade Pay for Job Security: SurveyThe shift in thinking could help reduce one source of pressure on the Fed.
September 21, 2026
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Fed Rate Hike Doesn't Warrant Big Portfolio Moves — Yet"I wouldn't recommend advisors make any significant changes to client portfolios at this point," a Morningstar strategist said.
September 18, 2026
Creative Planning Accelerates Employee Equity OwnershipThe program encompasses roughly 1,000 of the firm's 3,000 employees, CEO Peter Mallouk says.
September 18, 2026
12 States With the Highest Incomes Needed to Join the 1%The income threshold to join this group varies dramatically by state, SmartAsset reports.