Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Brutal Stock Selloff Is a Multitude of Bear Cases Coming True
By Lu Wang, Vildana Hajric and Isabelle LeeDizzying as the downdraft has been, you can't say you weren't warned.
May 05, 2022
'Scared Like Everybody Else': Stocks Go From Shaky to UnhingedThursday was only the fourth day in 20 years when stocks and bonds each posted 2%-plus declines, going by the ETFs that track them.
May 05, 2022
10 Best Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarThese companies have competitive advantages, stable cash flows and solid management, according to analysts.
May 05, 2022
Stocks Tumble as Investors Fret About Fed's QuagmireThe S&P 500 fell nearly 3.6% Thursday, and the Nasdaq 100 dropped close to 5%.
May 05, 2022
A Brief History of Economic Crises, Crashes and RecoveriesWhile today's soaring inflation and supply chain problems are concerning, the U.S. has historically recovered well from economic crises.
May 04, 2022
Schwab, T. Rowe: 9 Must-Watch Economic Predictions for Advisors, InvestorsTwo investment execs from the firms counseled advisors on handling the economic challenges they see ahead.
May 04, 2022
Interest Rate Hikes Turn Lead Into Helium for CNO Life and Annuity Products"New money rates" are starting to exceed the company's current portfolio yield.
May 04, 2022
Fed Hikes Rates Half-Point as Powell Signals Similar Moves AheadTreasuries and stocks rallied as the Fed chair dashed speculation it was weighing an increase of 75 basis points in the months ahead.