Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
5 Costliest U.S. Hurricanes Since 1900
By Allison BellThe biggest economic hit comes from a quiet, long-term increase in mortality, a researcher contends.
October 04, 2024
Fed's Half-Point Rate Cut Was 'A Mistake': Larry SummersHis views follow news that the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in September.
October 04, 2024
10 Good Stocks That Are Cheap Now: MorningstarThese picks from Morningstar's list of favorites are trading at a discount, analysts say.
October 04, 2024
Jobs Data Wipes Out Bets on Big Fed CutsSeptember U.S. employment data blew past estimates and signaled a robust hiring trend.
October 03, 2024
Fidelity Plans Latest Mutual Fund-to-ETF FlipThe two municipal bond funds are expected to be converted next year, according to two separate regulatory filings.
October 03, 2024
The 12 Wealthiest Countries in 2023Allianz ranked the countries on net financial assets per capita.
October 02, 2024
TD Securities to Pay $28.5M to Resolve Spoofing AllegationsThe charges concern tens of billions of dollars in fraudulent trades of Treasurys, authorties said.
October 01, 2024
15 Most Affordable U.S. Metro Areas: 2025Clever Real Estate ranked 100 metro areas on factors like taxes and percentage of income spent on housing.