Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
'Tis the Week Before Christmas
By Bryce SandersA tale of a jolly advisor and an unhappy client.
December 16, 2021
Biden Tax, Spending Bill Pushed to 2022Senate Democrats are abandoning efforts to pass the president's $2 trillion economic agenda this year.
December 15, 2021
Fed Doubles Taper, Signals Three 2022 Hikes in Inflation PivotThe faster pullback puts Fed Chair Jerome Powell in position to raise rates earlier than previously expected to counter price pressures if necessary.
December 15, 2021
20 Richest Women in the U.S.: ForbesMeet the wealthiest women in the United States, who collectively are worth close to $400 billion.
December 15, 2021
What to Do When Your Married Clients Can't Agree on Retirement PlanningHere's how to advise couples who don't agree about money matters like retirement timing, Social Security claiming and risk tolerance.
December 15, 2021
5 Reasons to Consider Series I Savings Bonds Now: Jeff LevineHigher inflation has made the "rarely used" Federal Series I Savings Bond much more appealing to investors, the tax expert says.
December 14, 2021
Ed Yardeni: Why 70-Plus 'Panic Attacks' Haven't Killed the Bull MarketThe popular economist explains why he's bullish on both the economy and stock market, and why he sees no recession ahead.
December 14, 2021
What Are Investors' Biggest Worries Today?Bank of America research breaks down their main concerns and how these fears are impacting asset allocation in late 2021.