Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stocks Could Gain 15% in 2026: Carson Group
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe bull market, at age 3, is still young by historical averages, market strategist Ryan Detrick writes.
January 06, 2026
6 Retirement Income Options That Aren't AnnuitiesA new handbook reviews non-annuity products that wealth managers can bring to bear for retired clients.
January 06, 2026
Expect a Stock Rally From 'January Effect': Citadel SecuritiesCash linked to retirement contributions, year-end bonuses and discretionary wealth mandates is being invested.
January 06, 2026
What Advisors Can Expect From Private Credit in 2026The segment deserves a serious look. But as with all things in finance, structure, history and discipline matter.
January 05, 2026
Here's Where It Takes Homebuyers the Longest to Save for a Down PaymentIn some high-cost coastal areas, Realtor.com finds, it can take the median household decades to save enough.
January 05, 2026
Are Passive Funds Getting Dangerous?As ever-increasing flows to cap-weighted index funds push a few stocks sky-high, investors risk steep losses.
January 05, 2026
Is the AI Boom a Bubble Waiting to Pop?Here’s how today’s AI boom stacks up against previous market bubbles.
January 05, 2026
Wall Street Bulls Eye Milder Gains in 2026 After 3-Year SurgeStrategists expect the S&P 500 to rise 9.2% this year, trailing the last three years, when the index rose 16-24%.