Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Life Rating Analysts Start to Think About Ukraine
By Allison BellOne possible effect of Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be changes in the Fed's plans to raise interest rates.
February 23, 2022
Schwab's Sonders: 5 Economic, Market Predictions Amid Russia-Ukraine TensionWill inflation continue? Is a recession coming? The chief investment strategist discusses these issues in her latest note.
February 22, 2022
Debate: Should Members of Congress Be Barred From Trading Stocks?Two professors discuss whether lawmakers should be required to place certain investment assets in a blind trust.
February 22, 2022
Advisors Leave Women, Youngest Investors in Lurch on Sustainable InvestingWhile 72% of clients surveyed are interested in ESG investments, 87% said their advisor hasn't suggested them.
February 22, 2022
Investors Still Confident, but Bearishness Is Building: Schwab SurveyClients' top concerns include inflation, market correction, political uncertainty, COVID's economic effects and rising interest rates.
February 22, 2022
Why Ukraine Crisis Could Mean Even Higher Oil, Gas and Food CostsHere's a look at the potential consequences for key raw materials like grains, fertilizers, natural gas, oil and palladium.
February 22, 2022
15 Most Expensive States for Long-Term Care: 2021Labor shortages and the pandemic have pushed up costs of home-based and nursing home care, Genworth reports.
February 18, 2022
Top Index ETFs From 4 Big Asset Managers: 2022To help you choose the best index ETFs for client portfolios, here's a look at popular funds from Vanguard, Schwab and others.