Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Christine Benz: 9 Risks and Opportunities for Investors
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinOn a Morningstar podcast, Benz discussed stock, bond and dividend strategies and named the biggest risk investors face now.
August 20, 2025
Could Annuity Issuer Bond Portfolio Groupthink Crash the Market?Insurers with the same asset managers do sync up, but the impact has been small, Fed economists find.
August 19, 2025
Nvidia-Led Tech Slide Cracks Summer Calm in Stocks"The market is all but pricing in a certainty for rate cuts in September and we agree ...," said Stephen Schwartz of Pioneer Financial.
August 18, 2025
Edward Jones Plans Home Office Layoffs This MonthThe firm now has about 9,000 home office employees serving its roughly 20,000 financial advisors and their clients.
August 18, 2025
BofA’s Hartnett Says Stocks to Falter After Jackson HoleHe reiterated a preference for international equities over U.S. peers, a call that has proved correct this year.
August 17, 2025
23 College Towns Where Buying a Home Is Cheaper Than Campus HousingA Mortgage Research Network analysis finds that homeownership beats the price of room and board at some schools.
August 15, 2025
30% of Life and Annuity Issuers Cut Staffing in Past Year: SurveyBut, hiring data shows, they are increasing growth projections and are desperate for technology and analytics talent.
August 15, 2025
12 States With the Highest Rates of Billion-Dollar RIAsSmartAsset rankings are based on the percentage that manage $1 billion or more as of August Form ADV filings.