Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Americans Are More Worried About Health-Care Costs Than Gas or Groceries
By Miquéla V ThorntonMore than four in 10 voters plan to cast ballots with their health insurance bills top of mind this November, a KFF report finds.
January 28, 2026
Northern Trust Hit With $35M Elder Fraud LawsuitThe lawsuit alleges that Northern Trust's former vice president stole millions from a $20 million legacy trust.
January 28, 2026
Bond ETFs Show Up (Occasionally) on Annuity Issuer Asset ListsAnnuities are hot. Bonds are hot. ETFs are hot. How do you pair them?
January 28, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Notes 'Stabilization' in Jobless RateThe FOMC voted 10-2 Wednesday to hold the benchmark rate in a range of 3.5% - 3.75%.
January 28, 2026
10 Most Neighborly American Cities: 2026These metro areas have high rates of volunteerism, social and economic connectedness, Redfin finds.
January 28, 2026
Shutdown Threatens to Hit IRS as Trump Touts Massive Tax RefundsIts annual funding runs out after midnight Friday, when employees would be furloughed or required to work without pay.
January 28, 2026
Mamdani Pushes for Tax Hikes on Wealthy New Yorkers to Fill Budget GapThe new mayor campaigned on raising income tax rates by 2 percentage points on those earning over $1 million a year.
January 27, 2026
Billionaire Tom Steyer Says He'd Vote for California Wealth TaxThe candidate for governor said he'd vote for the one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth if it reaches the November ballot.