Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Least Affordable U.S. States: 2022
By Michael S. FischerA job search site ranks the states on how the cost of living compares to average wages.
June 29, 2022
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealer Stocks in First Half of 2022Here's how far many, but not all, of the major BDs have seen their stock prices drop since Jan. 1.
June 29, 2022
Oktay Kavrak: 'Optimism About Global Growth Is Falling'The Leverage Shares product strategist expects volatility to remain high, and companies with pricing power to outperform.
June 29, 2022
Bond Market Rebound Is Bad News for the EconomyThe shift to quantitative tightening and the end of massive fiscal stimulus is a major shock to the economy.
June 28, 2022
10 Ways to Find Business This Summer"Sell in May and go away" is not helpful advice when you want to grow your business.
June 28, 2022
Crypto's Crash Isn't Just About CryptoYes, crypto prices are down, but those pointing at Bitcoin's volatility should look at what's happened to stocks.
June 28, 2022
Burt White: 'Volatility Is a Fee Worth Paying'The Carson Group executive tells ThinkAdvisor he expects not just a "soft landing" but a possible second-half rally.
June 28, 2022
11 Most Livable Cities in the World: 2022The Economist Intelligence Unit found big shifts from 2021, owing to easing pandemic restrictions and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.