Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stocks Pare Losses as Mexico Says Tariffs Delayed
By Rita NazarethThe S&P 500 dropped about 1% after falling twice as much earlier in the session.
January 31, 2025
As Trump Tariffs Near, World Braces for Stock Market SpilloverStarting Saturday, Trump could put 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico or phase in higher duties.
January 30, 2025
Gary Shilling: Cautious Investing Stance Vindicated, for NowThe advisor and economist is waiting "until the dust settles" before changing investment themes.
January 30, 2025
Musk-Trump Bromance Turns X Debt From Burden to Asset for Morgan StanleyInvestors are flocking to the tech company as the bank leads a $3 billion debt offering.
January 29, 2025
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Pausing for Further Inflation ProgressThe Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to keep the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.5%.
January 29, 2025
Vanguard Calls Corporate Bonds 'a Real Deal' for InvestorsCorporate bonds are likely to outstrip Treasurys for a seventh straight year, according to the asset manager.
January 28, 2025
Black Swan's Taleb Says Nvidia Rout Is Hint of What's ComingFuture pullbacks could be two- or even three-times bigger than the firm's 17% slump on Monday, he says.
January 28, 2025
Bessent Wins Senate Confirmation to Be Treasury SecretaryThe former hedge fund manager won confirmation by a vote of 68 to 29 Monday.