Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Mark Mobius, Emerging Markets Investing Pioneer, Dies at 89
By David HenryIn his 30-plus years with Franklin Templeton, he focused on money-making opportunities in spots like Asia and Latin America.
April 15, 2026
12 U.S. Cities Where Home Values Rose Most in a YearBetween February 2025 and 2026, prices rose in some markets and fell in others, SmartAsset finds.
April 15, 2026
Wall Street Banks Cut 5,000 Jobs Even as They Notched Record ProfitsThe bulk of the cuts were at Wells Fargo, followed by Citigroup and Bank of America.
April 14, 2026
5 Strategies to Help Advisors Survive the Next Bear MarketWhen the inevitable downturn comes, it will test not just portfolios but your ability to keep the lights on.
April 14, 2026
12 Healthiest American Cities: 2026WalletHub ranked 182 cities on access to high-quality health care, green spaces, recreation centers and healthy food.
April 14, 2026
Social Security COLA Projected to Jump to 3.2% for 2027Sharply rising gas prices are driving the biggest monthly inflation jump since 2022, says Mary Johnson.
April 13, 2026
12 Best States for Older Workers in 2026People 65 and older are projected to experience faster labor force growth over the next decade, CareScout finds.
April 13, 2026
Morgan Stanley Says Earnings Shield S&P 500 From Iran WarBeneath the surface, Michael Wilson's team sees evidence that stocks are in the "final phase" of a correction.