Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Inside the Social Security COLA Calculations
By Gene Bond and Lloyd LoftonHere's a primer on the inflation-adjustment machinery.
October 12, 2022
Peter Mallouk: 4 Ways Investors Burn Themselves in Bear Markets"Bear markets are hard enough to get through without getting in your own way," Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk tweeted.
October 12, 2022
El-Erian: Economy Is Starting to 'Go Through the Windshield'The rapid pace of interest-rate hikes "is not stepping on the brakes, this is slamming the brakes," said the Allianz SE chief economist.
October 12, 2022
Joe Duran: What Investors Need From Financial Planners During Tough TimesInvestors are seeking "financial clarity and control," the Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management head says.
October 11, 2022
Cathie Wood's Open Letter to Fed Draws SnarkWood posted the letter as her ARK Innovation ETF tumbled further. But she's not the only prominent investor taking issue with Fed policy.
October 11, 2022
Investing in Rental Properties: What Your Clients Need to ConsiderWith rising interest rates, many real estate investors are moving into rentals.
October 10, 2022
Recession Fears Rise to Pandemic-Level HeightsWhile recession concerns are dampening optimism for advisors and investors, volatility has been accepted as the "new normal."
October 10, 2022
Earnings Look Bad, But What Comes Next Could Be Even WorseWhen it comes to earnings estimates for Q4 and beyond, downward revisions are expected "across the board," say BofA strategists.