Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage Subsidies
By Allison BellPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.
April 07, 2025
Federal Risk Gauge Shows What Annuity Issuers Are Up AgainstAn Office of Financial Research stress dashboard suggests that, as of last week, the issuers were all right.
April 07, 2025
11 Things Your Clients Want to Hear From You NowAs stocks fall, rise and then fall again, clients want to know you're looking out for them.
April 07, 2025
How One Advisor Is Helping Clients Navigate Tariff UpheavalBallast Rock Private Wealth clients are "focused more on the long-term implications," CEO Andrew Mescon says.
April 07, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Raise Tax-Cut Stakes With Recession Fears RisingTrump’s much bigger-than-expected tariff hikes increase the urgency of the Republican tax-cut package.
April 07, 2025
Blackrock's Fink: Most CEOs Think U.S. Is in a RecessionWhile there's a "buying opportunity" now, he said, that "doesn’t mean we can’t fall another 20%" from here.
April 07, 2025
Trump Threatens Extra 50% China Tariff Over RetaliationThe president’s tariff plans have caused U.S. stocks to swing wildly, after global markets fell sharply.
April 07, 2025
5 Reasons the Market Selloff Will Ease: ValliereAs markets whipsaw, AGF investments' chief market strategist says relief could come soon.