Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Robinhood Prediction-Markets Arm Gets Massachusetts Subpoena
By Georgia HallSecretary of State Bill Galvin is looking into links to gambling for its sports-event contracts.
March 27, 2025
Social Security Partly Reverses New Phone Service LimitsAn in-person ID verification requirement won't apply to disability insurance, Medicare and SSI applications.
March 27, 2025
Hot and Cold Wars Spook Insurers' Asset ManagersAbout 64% of the managers in the Americas named "geopolitical tensions" or trade disputes as top threats.
March 27, 2025
15 Happiest Cities in America: 2025Financial well-being goes a long way toward happiness, but it only goes so far.
March 27, 2025
Trump Pick for SEC Faces Sharp Conflict-of-Interest ScrutinyHe told lawmakers he'd work on "clear rules of the road" for Wall Street and digital-asset firms.
March 27, 2025
Robinhood Wants to Be Your Clients' Wealth Manager for $250 a YearThe firm also plans to roll out banking services and an AI investment tool later this year.
March 26, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Pushes Estate Tax RepealEliminating the estate tax would cost an additional $300 billion over a decade.
March 26, 2025
Janet Yellen Joins PIMCO's Advisory BoardThe former Treasury Secretary is added to the group as Ben Bernanke retires from his role as board chair.