Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Concerns Guiding Investors, Business Owners Now
By Michael S. FischerInvestors' optimism on the economy and stock market has plunged, while business owners may see the light at the end of the tunnel.
August 03, 2022
Bourbon, Mobile Home Parks and a Down Market Make a Good Mix at Freestone CapitalFounder Gary Furukawa discusses the drinking "renaissance," the opportunities in low-income housing and why he relishes bear markets.
August 03, 2022
Inflation Is Women's Biggest Financial Worry: SurveyEven among the highest earners, only 44% said they knew how to address inflation risk in their portfolios.
August 03, 2022
10 Good, Cheap Stocks to Buy in a Recession: MorningstarThese recession-resilient companies tend to be financially healthy and highly profitable, according to Morningstar analysts.
August 03, 2022
Robinhood Cuts 23% of StaffThe app-based brokerage dismissed 780 people and also announced the departure of a top executive Tuesday.
August 03, 2022
Battle Erupts Over Claim Manchin Bill Raises Middle-Class TaxesThose earning less than $200,000 could see their tax burden rise 1%, an official, GOP-requested analysis finds.
August 02, 2022
As Financial Confidence Ebbs, Americans Tap Savings to Cover Everyday CostsThe positive expectations many adults had about their finances heading into 2022 are fading, New York Life found.
August 02, 2022
Jeremy Siegel: Time for Fed to Slow Rate HikesThe Wharton economist also said he was puzzled by why GDP fell as the economy added 2.7 million jobs.