Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Financial Resilience Grew Last Year Despite COVID-19: Study
By Michael S. FischerPandemic-related enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus payments may account for some of the improvement, FINRA said.
July 13, 2022
What Advisors, Investors Can Expect in Second Half of 2022Good economic news has been hard to come by, but consumers have held up. Will the winds shift in the second half?
July 13, 2022
6 Investing Ideas to Hedge Against InflationChristine Benz and David Blanchett talk through the upsides and downsides of some popular inflation-fighting options.
July 13, 2022
Social Security COLA Estimate Rises to 10.5% for 2023 as Inflation Accelerates in JuneAs the June BLS report shows 9.1% inflation from a year ago, a senior advocate warns rising Social Security benefits carry hidden costs.
July 12, 2022
16 Richest Self-Made Women in the U.S.: ForbesThis year's list includes seven newcomers and seven women reappearing in the ranks.
July 12, 2022
Single-Stock ETFs Move Closer to Market Despite SEC ConcernsAXS Investments filed paperwork Monday to launch funds holding derivatives tied to the performance of stocks like Tesla and Nvidia.
July 11, 2022
Bill Gross Favors T-Bills Over Stocks, Bonds as Recession Looms Large"Be patient. 12-month Treasuries at 2.7% are better than your money market fund and almost all other alternatives," he wrote in his latest blog.
July 11, 2022
Here's Your Midyear Client Review Checklist for 2022Between volatility and inflation and longer-term issues like estate planning and RMDs, there's lots to discuss.