Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fed Hikes Slash Household Net Interest Income in Break From Past
By Ben HollandThe annual interest on mortgages, credit cards and other debt has risen almost $420 billion since hikes started.
March 14, 2024
It's Not Too Early to Start 2024 Tax PlanningClients who have yet to claim Social Security or start RMDs often have a degree of flexibility.
March 14, 2024
Orion Launches New Tech Tools for Estate Planning, Client Goal-SettingThe firm has unveiled a number of new tools and initiatives at its annual Ascent conference in San Diego.
March 14, 2024
Morningstar Rethinks Its Conference ExperienceFirm leaders say the 40th anniversary of Morningstar's founding offers an opportunity to shake things up.
March 14, 2024
S&P Would Need to Rise 20% to Look Like '90s Bubble: SocGenThat suggests the stock market can continue its sharp advance despite brewing worries that it has run up too far.
March 14, 2024
Schwab Sees Bounce in February ResultsNet new assets surged 114% from January but were down 24% from a year earlier.
March 13, 2024
Politics Beats Inflation, Recession as Americans' Top Concern: Survey"People are just fed up with the dysfunction," a Northwestern Mutual exec said.
March 13, 2024
A Third of Americans Are Not Happier in Retirement: StudyRetirees who are content in their post-work years are likelier to prioritize social activities, MassMutual reported.