Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
BlackRock Cuts Hundreds of Jobs, Trimming About 1% of Staff
By Silla Brush, Sridhar Natarajan and Katie GreifeldThe layoffs come as CEO Larry Fink reworks the world’s largest asset manager and pushes deeper into alternative investments.
January 12, 2026
Top 10 Global Cities for the Ultra-Wealthy: 2025By 2040, Altrata’s research indicates, Generation Z and millennials will comprise nearly 35% of the global rich population.
January 12, 2026
'Sell America' Trade Is Revived by Trump's Latest Fed AttackSome strategists warned that the selloff may deepen if tensions continue to escalate.
January 12, 2026
Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas; Powell Vows to Stand FirmU.S. stock futures and the dollar weakened on the news early Monday, while gold extended gains.
January 09, 2026
The Case for a Curated Tech StackFirms are increasingly choosing carefully assembled stacks tailored to their needs over simply adopting the newest software available.
January 09, 2026
How to Help Clients Avoid Market Panic: MorningstarHuman survival instincts can work against investors in market downturns, a report notes.
January 09, 2026
10 Worst-Performing U.S. Stock ETFs of 2025: MorningstarMany of these funds have been underperforming for at least three years, according to analysts.
January 08, 2026
Nearly Half of Retirees Are Short on Emergency Cash: StudyThe researchers suggest that retirees should set aside at least 10% of their income as emergency savings.