Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stocks Get Hit as War Jitters Fuel Rush to Bonds
By Rita NazarethThe S&P 500 was on pace for its worst day since January, Treasuries climbed, and the VIX spiked to levels last seen in October.
April 11, 2024
BlackRock May Escape Texas BlacklistA key state official want to see how the asset manager can be removed from its list of "energy boycotters."
April 11, 2024
12 Biggest U.S. Banks in 2023Several of them — JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup — will report their first quarter earnings on Friday.
April 11, 2024
Annuities Soar as Source of Life Insurer RevenueAt the same time, the share of the U.S. life companies' premiums tied to individual life insurance is shrinking.
April 10, 2024
Is Now a Good Time to Retire?How important is market timing to retirement success? In part, it depends on how well you plan.
April 10, 2024
Is It Time to Take Tech Profits and Invest Elsewhere?Technology shares could come under pressure, says Goldman Sachs, which prefers energy and Japanese shares.
April 10, 2024
S&P 500 Hit by Fed-Pivot Rethink on Rate CutsEquities extended their April losses, as the consumer price index topped economists' forecasts for a third month.
April 10, 2024
Social Security 2025 COLA Estimate Climbs to 3%The Senior Citizens League's 2025 COLA projection increased again after jumping from 1.75% to 2.4% last month.