Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Jeremy Siegel: Stocks Show 'Remarkable Strength,' Fed Rate-Cut Pace Unclear
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinMajor stock indexes are near or exceeding record highs amid a resilient economy, the economist says.
November 25, 2024
What Trump’s Treasury Pick Thinks About Taxes, the Markets and MoreScott Bessent, who leads hedge fund Key Square, wants to renew the '17 tax cuts and loosen regulations.
November 21, 2024
Know These New Retirement Planning Rules for 2024 and BeyondNew Secure 2.0 rules affecting RMDs, catch-up contributions and more take effect in 2024 and 2025.
November 21, 2024
Bill Hwang Judge Considers Reducing 18-Year Prison SentenceThe collapse of his family office contributed to the demise of Credit Suisse and losses at Morgan Stanley.
November 21, 2024
Trump Seeks Perfect Treasury Candidate as Search Drags OnHedge fund leader Scott Bessent, Apollo Global CEO Marc Rowan and former Fed governor Kevin Warsh are the top contenders.
November 21, 2024
Fidelity, Vanguard Launch New Active ETFsFidelity debuted five actively managed stock ETFs while Vanguard unveiled two active muni bond ETFs.
November 21, 2024
Passive Investing Could Crash the Market, Swiss Re Institute Analysts WarnEventually, bad news might wake investors from sweet index fund dreams and cause them to sell, sell, sell.
November 21, 2024
Bill Hwang Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison in $36B Family Office CaseHis conviction for fraud and market manipulation was tied to collapse of Archegos Capital Management.