Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Social Security COLA Projected to Jump to 3.2% for 2027
By Melanie WaddellSharply rising gas prices are driving the biggest monthly inflation jump since 2022, says Mary Johnson.
April 10, 2026
Life Application Activity for 70-Plus Climbs 46%Overall application numbers were up 14% in the first quarter, according to data from MIB Group.
April 10, 2026
BofA Office Closure to Affect at Least 170 StaffWorkers in the Buffalo, N.Y., area will be offered the chance to move to other locations.
April 10, 2026
Bank Stocks Have Worst Start to Year Since 2023 as Results LoomEarnings season kicks off Monday with Goldman Sachs, followed by JPMorgan, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and others later in the week.
April 10, 2026
Lawmaker Urges SEC to Probe 'Suspicious' Trading Amid Iran WarRegulators should investigate unusual trading activity in oil and equity futures markets, Rep. Ritchie Torres said.
April 10, 2026
12 Cities Where a $100,000 Salary Buys the MostThe real purchasing power of a six-figure income, SmartAsset research finds, depends largely on location and lifestyle.
April 10, 2026
BofA's Hartnett Sees the Surge in Commodities Lasting for YearsOne commodity index is up 35% since early 2025, more than double the return of the S&P 500 over the same period.
April 08, 2026
10 Best-Performing Dividend Stocks in Q1: MorningstarFrims with healthy balance sheets and strong yields can provide steady incomes and downturn cushioning, research finds.