Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
12 Best Big Cities for Families to Build Wealth
By Michael S. FischerWhen it comes to income vs. expenses, some big cities — even expensive ones — are friendlier than others.
April 13, 2021
How Kitchen Table Trading Changed Markets, in 10 ChartsThe electronic trading boom has spread far beyond a few big-name tech and meme stocks.
April 12, 2021
Best & Worst Housing Markets During the PandemicWith remote work the new norm, Bankrate tracked the winning and losing markets in the pandemic-fueled housing boom.
April 09, 2021
Credit Suisse's New Chairman to Weigh Damage-Control Options After Archegos BlowupThe Swiss bank may merge with UBS or be sold to another firm in the wake of $4.7 billion in losses tied to the fiasco.
April 09, 2021
Home Prices Soar in Frenzied U.S. Market Drained of SupplyDemand is so fierce that almost half of U.S. homes are selling within a week of hitting the market, a record pace, according to Redfin.
April 09, 2021
U.S. Growth Expectations Keep Mounting With Bigger TailwindEconomists' expectations for gross domestic product growth surged more than a percentage point to an annualized pace of 8.1% in the second quarter.
April 09, 2021
12 States With Lowest Taxes in AmericaWalletHub looked at income, property, sales and excise taxes in each state.
April 09, 2021
Pro Bono Financial Planning Surged in 2020, Group SaysGrantees and partners provided 27% more one-on-one advice sessions than in 2019, the foundation said.