Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Geopolitics Bets Hit a Record as Iran War Escalates
By Emily NicholleBettors placed $425.4 million in wagers on geopolitics questions on Polymarket in the week ending March 1.
February 27, 2026
UBS Names Apple's Maestri, Ex-BIS Head Carstens to BoardThe latest reshuffle at the top comes as UBS closes in on finishing the integration of Credit Suisse.
February 27, 2026
Financial Firms' Shares Walloped by More 'Cockroach' Credit Woes, AIThe combination delivered another bruising selloff in shares of banks and asset managers Friday.
February 27, 2026
12 Cities With the Highest Incomes Needed to Be Middle ClassThe local job market, housing market and infrastructure affect standards of living across the country, SmartAsset reports.
February 26, 2026
Citi to Cut 141 Jobs in New JerseyThe laytoffs are part of the financial services company's ongoing headcount reductions.
February 26, 2026
The 'Smart Money' Is Going to These 10 Stocks: MorningstarThe best fund managers have been investing in these companies over the past three months, Susan Dziubinski writes.
February 26, 2026
Life, Health and Annuity Issuer Employment Growth Beats ForecastsInsurers are especially interested in hiring technology, operations and analytics staff.
February 25, 2026
Nvidia's Upbeat Sales Forecast Shows AI Boom Remains StrongThe outlook helped soothe some concerns about a bubble in artificial-intelligence investments.