Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
A Market Guide to the Supreme Court's Looming Tariff Ruling
By Matthew Griffin , Ye Xie and Carter JohnsonA ruling against the tariffs on Friday could boost the earnings of S&P 500 firms, says a Wells Fargo strategist.
January 06, 2026
Trump Warns He'll Be Impeached If Republicans Lose MidtermsThe high cost of living, an issue Trump ran on in 2024, remains at the top of voters' minds.
January 06, 2026
6 Retirement Income Options That Aren't AnnuitiesA new handbook reviews non-annuity products that wealth managers can bring to bear for retired clients.
January 06, 2026
Expect a Stock Rally From 'January Effect': Citadel SecuritiesCash linked to retirement contributions, year-end bonuses and discretionary wealth mandates is being invested.
January 06, 2026
What Advisors Can Expect From Private Credit in 2026The segment deserves a serious look. But as with all things in finance, structure, history and discipline matter.
January 05, 2026
Here's Where It Takes Homebuyers the Longest to Save for a Down PaymentIn some high-cost coastal areas, Realtor.com finds, it can take the median household decades to save enough.
January 05, 2026
Are Passive Funds Getting Dangerous?As ever-increasing flows to cap-weighted index funds push a few stocks sky-high, investors risk steep losses.
January 05, 2026
Is the AI Boom a Bubble Waiting to Pop?Here’s how today’s AI boom stacks up against previous market bubbles.