Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How a Divided Government Post-Election Benefits the Stock Market
By Bernice NapachUBS strategists offer their outlooks based on a Biden administration and a Republican Senate.
November 05, 2020
4 Things Investors Can Expect No Matter Who Wins the Election: MorningstarSome implications of the election remain the same no matter who wins, as several analysts explain.
November 05, 2020
Fed Stays on Sidelines With Election Results UncertainIt kept the federal funds rate at 0-0.25% and made no change to monthly asset purchases.
November 05, 2020
Election Results: 6 Market Predictions Based on What We Know NowSeveral potentially market-moving developments are likely based on the election results so far, according to Dan Clifton of Strategas Securities.
November 05, 2020
Consumer Confidence in Insurance Sector Surges: LIMRAA recent survey also finds Americans deeply concerned about the pandemic and the U.S. economy.
November 04, 2020
What's Next for Stimulus, Markets as Election Remains UndecidedMarket strategists urge investors to focus on the long term as political analysts ponder the future of health care and stimulus measures.
November 03, 2020
8 States With Tax Questions on the BallotProposals included income tax hikes and legal marijuana could help states replenish coffers drained by the COVID crisis.
November 03, 2020
Jackson National Lays Off 150 WorkersThe layoffs are due to "economic conditions and a decline in industry sales," a company spokesperson said.