Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stocks Surge Most in 5 Years
By Natalia Kniazhevich and Norah Mulinda and Bernard GoyderThe S&P 500 Index surged 9% in afternoon trading, posting the biggest gain since March 2020.
April 08, 2025
Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage SubsidiesPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.
April 08, 2025
U.S. Likely Headed to Recession, 2 Million Jobless: SummersAn economic downturn would have other negative effects, such as a wider budget deficit, he says.
April 08, 2025
401(k) Trading Spikes on Tariff ShockActivity on Monday was 10 times its average level, according to Alight Solutions.
April 07, 2025
Federal Risk Gauge Shows What Annuity Issuers Are Up AgainstAn Office of Financial Research stress dashboard suggests that, as of last week, the issuers were all right.
April 07, 2025
11 Things Your Clients Want to Hear From You NowAs stocks fall, rise and then fall again, clients want to know you're looking out for them.
April 07, 2025
How One Advisor Is Helping Clients Navigate Tariff UpheavalBallast Rock Private Wealth clients are "focused more on the long-term implications," CEO Andrew Mescon says.
April 07, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Raise Tax-Cut Stakes With Recession Fears RisingTrump’s much bigger-than-expected tariff hikes increase the urgency of the Republican tax-cut package.