Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders Is Watching Now
By Bernice NapachSchwab's chief investment strategist recently discussed her outlooks for inflation, the Fed, stimulus packages and tax hikes.
August 13, 2021
20 Best-Paying College Majors (That Aren't Engineering): 2021PayScale compiled data from 1,736 schools for its annual College Salary Report.
August 13, 2021
23 Price Hikes in July 2021, RankedOnly one spending category got cheaper in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest monthly consumer price index.
August 12, 2021
5 Top Market Predictions From Ark's Cathie WoodDespite continued inflation concerns, the Ark CEO and CIO points to several "deflationary signals" in the market.
August 11, 2021
NYSE to Require Vaccine on Trading FloorsSome people may be granted an exception to the mandate for medical or religious reasons, according to a memo.
August 11, 2021
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2021All 12 broker-dealers reported higher earnings than a year ago, when many of them set aside reserves for loan losses.
August 11, 2021
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2022 Raised to 6.2%The latest estimated cost-of-living adjustment reflects a 5.4% increase in the consumer price index for the past 12 months.
August 10, 2021
Vaccine, More Stimulus Should Spur U.S. Stocks: LPLThe delta variant could cause some drag on the economy, but the effects won't be like those of 2020, says Barry Gilbert.