Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Record U.S. Government Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs Spending Bill
By Erik Wasson, Alicia Diaz and Jarrell DillardFederal workers are expected back on the job Thursday, but it could take weeks for operations to fully restart.
November 10, 2025
Warren Buffett on Old Friends, New Leadership and Fingerprinting Nuns“Indulge me this year as I first reminisce a bit,” the Berkshire CEO, 95, says in a new letter.
November 10, 2025
Solid Earnings to Fuel Stock Rally: Morgan Stanley’s WilsonThere are "clear signs” that an earnings recovery is underway and that firms are enjoying better pricing power, he says.
November 10, 2025
Stocks Rally, Bonds Fall on Deal to End Shutdown"Markets are taking very positively to the news of the potential resolution of the U.S. shutdown," said a State Street analyst.
November 10, 2025
Democrats Concede Shutdown Fight Without Health Care Win in HandA group of eight Democrats on Sunday broke with the rest of their party to reopen the government.
November 09, 2025
Trump’s $2,000 'Dividend' May Come Via Tax Cuts: BessentThe Treasury secretary said the tariff "dividend" could come through tax cuts passed earlier this year.
November 07, 2025
S&P 500 Bulls Brace for More Pain From ShutdownThe S&P 500 Index has slumped more than 2% this week, trimming this year’s gain to about 13%.
November 07, 2025
RIAs That Blend AI and a Human Touch Will Emerge as Winners: SchwabArtificial intelligence is opening a "new competitive frontier," says Jon Beatty, head of Schwab Advisor Services.