Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Biden's Big Plans Bypass Green-Linked Debt That Investors Crave
By John Ainger and Liz Capo McCormickNone of the $21 trillion Treasuries market includes bonds linked to the funding of environmentally-friendly projects.
May 28, 2021
Honoring Advisors Who Serve(d): Memorial Day, 2021Here are stories of veterans in the advisory world, told in their own words.
May 28, 2021
Biden Plan Fails to Address U.S. Fiscal Woes, Budget Group SaysBiden's plan would lead to "record" debts now but would improve the long-term budget outlook, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
May 28, 2021
Advisors Face Client Confusion About Crypto, Meme StocksMany clients are encouraged by their adult children to invest in these, according to an Incapital survey.
May 28, 2021
Biden Budget Calls for Retroactive Capital Gains Tax HikeIt aims to roll back most Trump tax cuts to pay for spending increases on health care, climate change and other priorities.
May 28, 2021
13 States Where Social Security Benefits Are TaxedHow, and whether, Social Security benefits are taxed varies widely by state, according to the Tax Foundation.
May 27, 2021
E-Trade Enhances Bond Resources: Tech RoundupThe firm wants to make it easier to execute fixed income trades, find ideas and access educational content.
May 27, 2021
12 Worst States for Millennials to Live: 2021Millennials, now the largest generation, are economically worse off than their parents, but they're doing better in some states than others.