Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Powell Says Shifting Risks May Warrant Rate Cut
By Amara Omeokwe and Jonnelle MarteBut he also said policymakers must guard against the prospect that Trump’s tariffs lead to persistent inflation.
August 21, 2025
Christine Benz: 9 Risks and Opportunities for InvestorsOn a Morningstar podcast, Benz discussed stock, bond and dividend strategies and named the biggest risk investors face now.
August 21, 2025
15 Fastest-Growing U.S. Retirement BoomtownsThey're part of the top 50 U.S. retirement "hotspots" where the older population has grown 20% since 2018.
August 21, 2025
Debate: Should 401(k) Tax Breaks Be Curtailed?Current benefits related to DC plans will cost the government $1.4 trillion in revenue over 10 years.
August 20, 2025
Could Annuity Issuer Bond Portfolio Groupthink Crash the Market?Insurers with the same asset managers do sync up, but the impact has been small, Fed economists find.
August 19, 2025
Nvidia-Led Tech Slide Cracks Summer Calm in Stocks"The market is all but pricing in a certainty for rate cuts in September and we agree ...," said Stephen Schwartz of Pioneer Financial.
August 18, 2025
Edward Jones Plans Home Office Layoffs This MonthThe firm now has about 9,000 home office employees serving its roughly 20,000 financial advisors and their clients.
August 18, 2025
BofA’s Hartnett Says Stocks to Falter After Jackson HoleHe reiterated a preference for international equities over U.S. peers, a call that has proved correct this year.