Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Life and Annuity Issuers Show Their Interest Rate Pain
By Allison BellFitch analysts say big carriers have enough cash to cushion the blow.
April 03, 2023
The Tech Stock Rally Is Overdone: Morgan StanleyThe Nasdaq 100 has recently soared over 20% as investors flee economically sensitive sectors like banks.
March 31, 2023
Schwab Eyes Worst Month Since 1987Its banking unit is dealing with some of the same issues that plagued the now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank.
March 30, 2023
T. Rowe Price to Buy Income-Planning Software MakerThe fund giant is acquiring Retiree Inc. to help it increase "the longevity of a retirement income strategy" for clients, it says.
March 30, 2023
Affluent Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders See Passing on Wealth as Key Financial GoalIn choosing an advisor, 34% of wealthy AAPI respondents said a strong record of investment performance matters, says a Merrill study.
March 30, 2023
White House Proposes Tougher Bank Rules, New Tests After CrisisThe changes include reinstating rules for banks with assets of $100 billion to $250 billion, like SVB, such as liquidity requirements.
March 30, 2023
Top 10 Third-Party Asset Managers of 2023: BroadridgeMany of these asset managers have improved their rankings despite troubled markets, a Broadridge report finds.
March 30, 2023
Average Wall Street Bonus Plunges 26%This meant the typical bonus paid to employees in New York's securities industry fell to $176,700, the lowest since 2019.