Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
3 Themes Buffett May Highlight in His Next Yearly Letter
By Katherine ChiglinskyIn annual remarks to shareholders, he shares wisdom on managing Berkshire Hathaway and on life and investing.
February 23, 2022
4 Stocks Warren Buffett Didn't Sell in Q4: MorningstarBuffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold stocks ahead of this year's market turmoil, but an SEC filing reveals some it held onto.
February 23, 2022
Schwab's Sonders: 5 Economic, Market Predictions Amid Russia-Ukraine TensionWill inflation continue? Is a recession coming? The chief investment strategist discusses these issues in her latest note.
February 22, 2022
Debate: Should Members of Congress Be Barred From Trading Stocks?Two professors discuss whether lawmakers should be required to place certain investment assets in a blind trust.
February 22, 2022
Advisors Leave Women, Youngest Investors in Lurch on Sustainable InvestingWhile 72% of clients surveyed are interested in ESG investments, 87% said their advisor hasn't suggested them.
February 22, 2022
Investors Still Confident, but Bearishness Is Building: Schwab SurveyClients' top concerns include inflation, market correction, political uncertainty, COVID's economic effects and rising interest rates.
February 22, 2022
Why Ukraine Crisis Could Mean Even Higher Oil, Gas and Food CostsHere's a look at the potential consequences for key raw materials like grains, fertilizers, natural gas, oil and palladium.
February 22, 2022
15 Most Expensive States for Long-Term Care: 2021Labor shortages and the pandemic have pushed up costs of home-based and nursing home care, Genworth reports.