Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Best & Worst Medicare Advantage Plans in 12 States: JD Power, 2026
By Michael S. FischerOverall customer satisfaction fell 12 points from 2025, the research group found.
August 19, 2026
Family Offices Favor Direct Investments Over Hedge Funds and Private Credit: ReportThe shift reinforces a trend FINTRX has been watching, research associate Patrick Galvin says.
August 19, 2026
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What a Home Can and Can't Do in a Client's Retirement PlanHousing should be considered a retirement asset, not an investment, advisors say — and the distinction matters.
August 19, 2026
Bessent Deploys Debt Buybacks in Sign of Concern Over Yield RiseOn Tuesday, the Treasury offered $2 billion for securities set to mature in the 2046-56 range. The operation was 10 times oversubscribed.
August 19, 2026
Ken Fisher's Firm Seen Behind $4B Contrarian Bond TradeThe billionaire's firm appears to be betting that the longest-dated U.S. bonds will rally.
August 19, 2026
Pimco's President Says Wealth Firms Running Shy of Private CreditWealth managers are beating a retreat from private credit and ramping up a search for alternatives, says Christian Stracke.
August 19, 2026
How to Protect Portfolios From InflationInflation tops investors' worry list as the memory of stocks and bonds falling in tandem in 2022 looms large.
August 18, 2026
12 Fastest-Growing States by PopulationA growing population can support economic growth, SmartAsset notes.