Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Treasury 10-Year Yield Tops 5% for First Time Since 2007
By Garfield Reynolds, Ruth Carson & James HiraiThe rise in yields means higher borrowing costs for businesses, which caused stocks to retreat early Monday.
October 20, 2023
Gary Shilling: 8 Market, Economic Predictions for Year-End and BeyondThe advisor and economist is not optimistic.
October 20, 2023
What's Hot in Fixed Income for Advisors?There have been significant shifts in advisor interest since 2020, especially with respect to U.S. Treasurys.
October 19, 2023
El-Erian: Treasury Market 'Has Lost Its Anchors'"We need this market to stabilize," Allianz's chief economic advisor said.
October 16, 2023
Harry Dent: 'Crash of a Lifetime' Coming in 2024"Advisors aren't equipped to deal with a once-in-a-lifetime crash like this," Dent warns ThinkAdvisor.
October 13, 2023
17 Best Financial Services Firms to Invest In: MorningstarThese companies have predictable cash flows and solid competitve advantages, according to analysts.
October 13, 2023
Social Security's 2024 COLA, While Modest, Could Still Trigger Higher TaxesThough the COLA is lower than last year's, it could still push seniors over key thresholds.
October 13, 2023
Schwab's Sonders Is Waiting to See What Might 'Break' in Economy"There's still a coming-home-to-roost environment here," the firm's chief market strategist said.