Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Average Social Security Checks Top $2,000: Report
By John ManganaroThe monthly milestone is reached after a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8%.
January 13, 2026
UBS CEO Ermotti to Step Down in April 2027: Financial TimesWealth management co-heads Iqbal Khan and Robert Karofsky are among the executives who could succeed him.
January 12, 2026
10 Healthiest States in America: 2026Researchers used 99 data points, from doctor availability to excessive drinking rates to economic health.
January 12, 2026
Top 10 Global Cities for the Ultra-Wealthy: 2025By 2040, Altrata’s research indicates, Generation Z and millennials will comprise nearly 35% of the global rich population.
January 12, 2026
'Sell America' Trade Is Revived by Trump's Latest Fed AttackSome strategists warned that the selloff may deepen if tensions continue to escalate.
January 12, 2026
Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas; Powell Vows to Stand FirmU.S. stock futures and the dollar weakened on the news early Monday, while gold extended gains.
January 09, 2026
The Case for a Curated Tech StackFirms are increasingly choosing carefully assembled stacks tailored to their needs over simply adopting the newest software available.
January 09, 2026
How to Help Clients Avoid Market Panic: MorningstarHuman survival instincts can work against investors in market downturns, a report notes.