Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Social Security COLA Outlook Uncertain Amid Inflation, Recession Risk
By John ManganaroA 0% COLA remains possible, policy analyst Mary Johnson says.
May 09, 2023
Vanguard's Trillion-Dollar Man Leads a Fixed-Income RevolutionJosh Barrickman oversees three of the world's four largest bond funds, including the $298 billion Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund.
May 09, 2023
U.S. Life Insurers' Mortgage Exposure Continues to GrowBonds accounted for less of the filling inside your clients' life insurance policies and annuities.
May 09, 2023
White House, McCarthy Disavow Short-Term Debt-Limit ExtensionTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. could exhaust its ability to meet its obligations by June 1.
May 09, 2023
10 Recession Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarThese profitable companies produce products with recession-proof demand, according to analysts.
May 08, 2023
Bill Gross Advises Buying T-Bills to Bet Debt-Ceiling Issues Will Be ResolvedThe former PIMCO executive also said 30% of his personal investments are in energy partnerships thanks to tax advantages and high yields.
May 08, 2023
Jeremy Siegel: Bar 'Extremely High' for Another Fed Rate HikeThree important data points would need to come in unexpectedly hot, the Wharton economist suggested.
May 08, 2023
Group Life Insurers Talk About Q1 Death RatesFive early earnings releases suggest that better is not the same as normal.