Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Best Countries for Retirement Security: 2021
By Michael S. FischerThe U.S. fell one spot from 2020 in Natixis' annual ranking.
September 14, 2021
Ark's Cathie Wood Forecasts Soaring Prices for Tesla, BitcoinAt the SALT conference, Wood gave her Bitcoin and Tesla price targets and said courts would likely be involved in the Bitcoin ETF fight.
September 14, 2021
Social Security COLA for 2022 Estimated Near 6%The August CPI indicates a leveling of inflation; the COLA is still expected to be one of the biggest since 1983.
September 13, 2021
Debate: Do Cryptocurrencies Belong in Retirement Accounts?Two professors debate whether Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are worth holding in IRAs.
September 13, 2021
Jackson — the Annuity Giant — Separates From ParentThe company says one goal is to reinvest some of its earnings into the business.
September 10, 2021
15 States With the Worst Public PensionsA new study examines which states are better positioned to continue funding their pensions and which ones might see rougher waters ahead.
September 09, 2021
Riskalyze Expands Connected Trading: Tech RoundupAlso, Broadridge Fi360 Solutions introduces enhanced Decision Optimizer software for financial advisors.
September 08, 2021
Advisors Prefer Active Management to Navigate Choppy Markets: PGIMMost respondents said there were skilled active equity and fixed income managers who consistently outperformed their benchmarks.