Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Trump Questions Swamp Morgan Stanley Muni Webinar
By Elizabeth RembertFinancial advisors clamored for a chance to ask what his agenda means for municipal budgets — and the bonds tied to them.
February 18, 2026
Endowments Had Stable Returns, Boosted Spending in FY25U.S. colleges tapped assets to help prop up operations and support students, faculty and missions, data shows.
February 17, 2026
LPL Lays Off 3% of Workforce 'Across All Areas'Based on LPL's year-end headcount, roughly 300 people were likely dismissed.
February 17, 2026
BofA Lifts CEO's Pay 17% for 2025Brian Moynihan will receive $41 million for his employment last year, when the bank raised profits.
February 13, 2026
Liz Ann Sonders: Market Broadening Likely to Persist Amid Rapid-Fire Rotation"The new momentum trade is rotation," the Schwab strategist says.
February 13, 2026
Social Security 2027 COLA Estimated at 2.8%An increase at this level "would only exacerbate seniors' financial stress," said Shannon Benton of The Senior Citizens League.
February 12, 2026
Aging Boomers to Put Pressure on Social Security: CBOParticipation in federal programs is projected to continue growing faster than the overall population, a report finds.
February 12, 2026
12 Cities Where Millennials Are Moving: 2026Many in this cohort are relocating for job opportunities, preferable lifestyles, family or other considerations.