Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
9 Weird Social Security Rules That Can Surprise Married Couples
By John ManganaroHelping couples navigate the Social Security benefits claiming process is no mean feat.
May 18, 2023
Wall Street Fears $1T Aftershock From Debt DealA deal could lead to large sales of Treasury bills, hurt bank liquidity, push short-term rates higher and tighten the screws on a weak economy.
May 18, 2023
Fed Governor Shows He's Thinking About the Life InsurersOne of his concerns is about use of reinsurance.
May 17, 2023
Here's How Much Wealth You Need to Join the Richest 1%The world's 500 richest people have added about $600 billion to their combined fortunes this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
May 17, 2023
10 Best Value Stocks for Long-Term Investors: MorningstarThese companies have smart management and predictable growth and are trading cheap, Susan Dziubinski writes.
May 17, 2023
Some Investors Ditch Stocks as Interest Rates Boom: SurveyOver half of U.S. investors have taken action on stocks this year due to interest rates and inflation, a new survey suggests.
May 16, 2023
What Colorado Data Tells Us About the Wild West of Health Care Cost-Sharing MinistriesThe groups say they provide about 27% of the payments requested.
May 15, 2023
SEC Isn't Considering Short-Selling Ban: GenslerCritics have argued such measures are needed because recent declines in some bank stocks have little to do with a lender's outlook.