Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Battle Erupts Over Claim Manchin Bill Raises Middle-Class Taxes
By Laura DavisonThose earning less than $200,000 could see their tax burden rise 1%, an official, GOP-requested analysis finds.
August 01, 2022
The Run From REITs Is 'Overdone': Morningstar AnalystRising interest rates have pressured real estate investment trust shares this year and may cause prices to decline further, but publicly traded REITs nonetheless…
August 01, 2022
Are We in a Recession? Here's What 6 Key Indicators ShowThe official arbiters of U.S. recessions look at these monthly economic indicators to decide if the nation is in a downturn.
August 01, 2022
10 Steps Advisors Should Take to Protect Their Clients' Portfolios NowBuckingham's Jeffrey Levine, Larry Swedroe and Kevin Grogan address the planning implications of a recession and inflation.
August 01, 2022
Why Stocks Took a July Vacay From FundamentalsU.S. stocks had their best month in two years while the economy received discouraging news about both growth and inflation.
July 29, 2022
How Long Do Bear Markets Last? A Look at 13 Stock Slumps Since 1946A look back at history can help advisors reassure shaky clients that this, too, shall pass.
July 29, 2022
El-Erian, Crescenzi Explain Why Investors Are Betting on the Fed"The market is looking for a pivot ... when the only reason you would get it is [if] the economy collapses," said economist Mohamed El-Erian.
July 29, 2022
Stocks Set for Best Month Since 2020Nasdaq 100 futures added more than 1% after the U.S. stock market hit a seven-week high Thursday.