Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Democrats Pursue Doomed Debt Move, With Emergency Option in Hand
By Laura Davison and Christopher AnsteyHere's how political and market analysts see the debt ceiling battle playing out.
September 21, 2021
Genworth Nets $535M From Mortgage Insurer Stock SaleThe initial stock price was lower than what Genworth had originally hoped it would be.
September 21, 2021
20 Worst U.S. Cities for Retirement: 2021Theses cities don't make the grade on affordability, activities, quality of life and health care for retirees, according to WalletHub.
September 21, 2021
Democrats Link Debt Limit to Vital Spending Bill in a Dare to GOP"I don't know what the endgame is, because there's no precedent for anything so irresponsible," Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., said.
September 20, 2021
William Sharpe: There Is No Retirement 'Number'The Nobel laureate talks to ThinkAdvisor about retirement uncertainty, co-founding Financial Engines and the market development that has him "freaked out."
September 20, 2021
Morgan Stanley Sees Growing Risk of 20% Drop in S&P 500The worst-case outlook is based on signs of weaker growth and falling consumer confidence.
September 17, 2021
10 Economic Predictions for the Next 5 Years: Northern TrustThe bank's chief investment strategist discusses what's taking shape in the U.S. and global economy.
September 17, 2021
HSA Contributions, Distributions Declined in 2020: EBRIFew HSAs are invested in assets other than cash, but the research group expects that to change as accounts grow over time.