Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Life and Annuity Issuers Watch for Interest Rate Hike Sunshine
By Allison BellExecutives are hoping that glimmer they see is more than just a glow-in-the-dark mushroom.
February 01, 2022
Greg Valliere's Top 6 Economic, Political Predictions for 2022 and BeyondHere's what AGF Investments' chief U.S. strategist expects for inflation, tax hikes and Biden's future priorities.
January 31, 2022
Principal Reinsures $25B in Life and Annuity Business With Talcott ArmThe company still wants to sell business life insurance and non-qualified deferred comp arrangements.
January 31, 2022
Why I'm Bearish on Stocks NowOf the last 14 instances of policymakers tightening credit, 13 led to business downturns.
January 31, 2022
The 20 Biggest Asset Managers in the World: 2022These top financial firms are ranked by assets under management, according to ADV Ratings.
January 31, 2022
60/40 Portfolio Set for Worst Loss Since March 2020The Bloomberg 60/40 index has lost 5.4% in January, its worst showing since the start of pandemic lockdowns.
January 31, 2022
17 Worst States for Retirement: 2022These states scored lowest on measurements of quality of life, affordability and health care, according to WalletHub.
January 31, 2022
15 Best U.S. Cities to Invest in Real Estate: 2022A new report by CrowdStreet, a real estate investing marketplace, ranks markets based on 28 key indicators.