Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Swiss Re Sees U.S. Life Insurers Facing More Market Stress
By Allison BellThe companies have long-duration liabilities — except when they don't.
July 13, 2026
Morgan Stanley's Wilson Sees Profit Boost for Stocks Beyond TechThe second-quarter earnings season kicks off on Tuesday with reports from the big banks.
July 10, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Already UnderwayAs more boomers choose to make lifetime gifts, the money is starting to flow to younger generations.
July 10, 2026
Prediction Market Bets Surge on World Cup ManiaWagers have topped $3 billion on a prediction market backed by Robinhood and Susquehanna International, which launched just a few months ago.
July 10, 2026
NYC Lawyers Slam Pied-a-Terre Tax as a 'Half-Baked Money Grab'The new tax is being implemented rapidly in part to generate revenue to balance the city's budget.
July 10, 2026
Is Buying a Home Still the Way to Wealth? Some Young Americans Aren't SureHomes are seen as a worse investment for first-time buyers today because wages haven't kept up with surging prices and ownership costs.
July 10, 2026
JPMorgan Builds AI Agents That Beat 60/40 Model in BacktestsThe results come with an important caveat: They are based on historical simulations rather than live investing.
July 09, 2026
Wall Street Finds a New Way to Help Investors Avoid Elon MuskBut funds built around highly specific investment views can often struggle to develop lasting audiences, warns ETF.com's Dave Nadig.