Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Kellyanne Conway Talks Trump Tariffs
By Melanie Waddell"I don't know why anybody's surprised that he went ahead with tariffs," the former Trump advisor said Wednesday.
June 03, 2025
BlackRock Escapes Texas Oil-Boycott Blacklist After ESG RetreatThe state's pension funds and investment accounts can buy the firm's shares and ETFs and hire it for advice.
June 03, 2025
10 States Where the Top 5% Earn the MostThese locales' highest earners dwarf Americans' median yearly income of some $81,000, WalletHub research found.
June 03, 2025
15 Best State Economies: 2025WalletHub ranked the states on factors like business growth, unemployment and innovation potential.
June 03, 2025
Alternative Assets Aren't a Good Deal for Clients: Expert"Alts bring extraordinary costs but ordinary returns," says investment consultant and author Richard Ennis, CFA.
June 03, 2025
Goldman, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Laying Off Staff in JuneHundreds of positions are being cut in New York and New Jersey.
June 03, 2025
Senate Begins Work on Giant Tax BillHere's how the House and Senate differ on SALT deductions, estate taxes and business tax cuts.
June 02, 2025
Treasurys Extend May Slump on Tariff Concerns"Our strongest conviction has been staying underweight long-term U.S. Treasurys," the BlackRock Investment Institute said.