Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Retirees Worry About Security, Bills: Nationwide
By Michael S. FischerBut the share who have a strategy to protect assets against market risk is growing, Nationwide finds.
July 09, 2024
7 Ways Home Equity Can Shape Retirement PlanningHome equity is a valuable retirement asset that is often overlooked, Wade Pfau and Don Graves say.
July 08, 2024
How to Talk With Retirement Clients About the Presidential ElectionAdvisors are often wary of talking politics, but that doesn't mean they can ignore legitimate client concerns.
July 08, 2024
10% Stock Drop 'Highly Likely' Before Election: Morgan Stanley's Wilson"Your likelihood of upside from now until year-end is very low," the analyst says.
July 05, 2024
Putting Retirement Portfolios to Work to Produce IncomeAt Morningstar's conference, Christine Benz and others discussed retirement needs and income strategies to meet them.
July 05, 2024
33 Cheap Stocks to Buy in Q3: MorningstarThe overall market is fairly valued, but there are still deals to be found, analysts say.
July 05, 2024
Stocks Up as Jobs Report Fuels Push for Fed to 'Get on With It'Markets gained traction on news that the jobless rate hit its highest level since late 2021, which may signal a coming drop in interest rates.
July 03, 2024
6 Investing Tips for the Rest of 2024One prediction: It's not too late to jump into the stock market, despite record highs.