Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Cheapest States for Long-Term Care: 2024
By Michael S. Fischer and Katie RassRising labor costs and occupancy rates drove prices up across the board, Genworth's CareScout unit finds.
March 24, 2025
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Sees Stocks OutperformingThe S&P 500 could change in the “near-to-intermediate term,” Wilson and his team say.
March 24, 2025
SEC to Lose About 500 Staffers to Buyout, Resignation OffersThe number may climb even higher as additional people accept the buyout ahead of Friday’s deadline.
March 21, 2025
Trump Advisor Calls to End Muni Tax Break“You want to tax the rich? This is a good way to do it,” said Stephen Moore.
March 20, 2025
Robinhood Rolls Out Predictions Market HubThe hub allows betting on the March Madness tournament and future Fed rates.
March 20, 2025
Trade War Casts Shadow Over Annuity Issuers, S&P Analysts WarnThe insurers are doing well, but their portfolio managers are not sure how to future-proof the assets.
March 19, 2025
Fed Holds Rates, Sees Slower Growth and Higher InflationThe Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the benchmark federal funds rate in the 4.25%-4.5% range.
March 18, 2025
Acting SEC Head Remakes Agency Even Before Trump Pick ConfirmedMark Uyeda's moves signal a policy U-turn that will be more dramatic than during the Trump’s first term.