Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
One Group of Private Assets Is on the Cusp of Significant Growth: Cerulli
By Michael S. FischerThis trend underscores the need for firms to develop strategic partnerships to attract advisor-intermediated assets, research finds.
July 30, 2026
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As Retiree Healthcare Costs Keep Rising, Planning Ahead Can HelpOlder clients will spend 7.5% more on this expense in 2026 compared to 2025, a Fidelity study finds.
July 30, 2026
Jeffrey Gundlach: Passive Investing a 'Trap' Amid Huge Tech IPOsInvestors choosing the passive approach should prioritize equal-weighted indexes, Gundlach suggests.
July 30, 2026
20 Most Lucrative Jobs for High-Performing WorkersTop earners in these fields may bring in several times more than the median worker, SmartAsset reports.
July 29, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Three Officials Favor a HikeThe Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.
July 28, 2026
12 States With the Most People in Financial Distress, 2026Inflation, layoffs and public health emergencies have made it tough for many households to stay on top of their bills in recent years.
July 28, 2026
Consumer Confidence Falls on Worse Business, Labor ViewsAn indicator of present conditions dropped to the lowest level since 2021, while a measure of expectations for the next six months was unchanged.
July 28, 2026
12 States Most at Risk From Projected Social Security InsolvencyThese locations, a report finds, would take the biggest hit on a 24% benefits cut upon the trust fund's exhaustion.