Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC Isn't Considering Short-Selling Ban: Gensler
By Ben BainCritics have argued such measures are needed because recent declines in some bank stocks have little to do with a lender's outlook.
May 15, 2023
Lower Standard of Living in Retirement Looms for Many Americans: PewA new analysis shows that the nation's retirement crisis could cost $1.3 trillion through 2040.
May 15, 2023
11 Ways to Meet Wealthy Prospects on the WeekendIf you put yourself in the right places, you can meet future clients and have fun doing it.
May 15, 2023
Why Bob Doll Is Bracing for a Market DownturnThe earnings backdrop is likely to "deteriorate to the point that the stock market breaks down," Doll wrote.
May 15, 2023
Morgan Stanley Sees Stock Swings on Debt Ceiling DebateA U.S. default risks triggering a market selloff, spike in borrowing costs and blow to the global economy that could rival the 2008 crash.
May 12, 2023
World's Top 15 Millionaire HotspotsSeven of these cities are actively courting foreign investment in return for residence or citizenship rights.
May 12, 2023
S&P 500 Owes Entire 2023 Gain to AI Frenzy: StrategistTo trade "AI hype," investors should buy defensive-growth stocks held in top AI ETFs, a strategist wrote.
May 11, 2023
5 Reasons Annuity Issuers Want Us to Stop WorryingYes, we went through a bear market. Life insurers say they were prepared for that.