Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 'Super' Stats for Super Bowl LX
By Michael S. FischerHere are some tidbits on the big game, the fans, the bets and, of course, the ads.
February 03, 2026
12 Worst States for Retirement: 2026The best retirement destinations are affordable, with good health care and amenities. These states fall short, WalletHub finds.
February 02, 2026
AI Leads Family Office Investment Themes: JPMorganThey increasingly favor investments in the infrastructure and services powering the AI boom, a Private Bank exec says.
February 02, 2026
Vanguard Cuts Fees on 53 FundsWhile the reductions benefit investors, "the race to zero has largely been run," Vanguard watcher Jeff DeMaso says.
January 30, 2026
10 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now and Hold: MorningstarShares of these well-known companies with solid reputations are trading on the cheap, according to analysts.
January 30, 2026
Gold and Silver Plunge as Wild Swings Rock Metals MarketsThe fall was triggered by the dollar rebounding amid reports that Trump was set to nominate Kevin Warsh for Fed chair.
January 30, 2026
Trump Picks a Reinvented Warsh to Lead the Federal ReserveKevin Warsh, 55, served on the bank's Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011 and advised Trump on economic policy.
January 29, 2026
Trump, Dems Close to Immigration Deal to Avert ShutdownWithout an agreement, government funding will lapse on Saturday for much of the federal government.