Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Wall Street Bonuses Are Set to Rise in 2025
By Katherine DohertyDemand for wealth managers could see financial advisor payouts rise as much as 5%, according to Johnson Associates.
August 04, 2025
Berkshire Shares Dip 3% After $3 Kraft Heinz HitOn Saturday, Berkshire posted a 3.8% drop in profits, partly due to softer underwriting gains at its insurance unit.
August 04, 2025
Bob Doll to Investors: Wake Up!Current conditions warrant "considerably greater caution than investors are demonstrating," the Crossmark CEO writes.
August 03, 2025
Trump to Name New Fed Governor, Jobs Data Head in Coming DaysHis nominee for the open governorship could become the chair when Jerome Powell’s term expires in May.
August 03, 2025
Trump Fires Data Chief, Gets Chance to Tilt FedThe president got some bad economic news Friday and responded by ousting the messenger.
August 01, 2025
Trump Moves to Fire Labor Statistics Head After Weak Jobs Data"I have directed my Team to fire this Biden Political Appointee, IMMEDIATELY," Trump said on social media Friday.
August 01, 2025
Treasurys Soar as Slower Job Growth Boosts Fed Rate-Cut BetsTraders fully priced in two rate cuts this year, with an 80% chance of a reduction at the next meeting in September.
July 30, 2025
AllianceBernstein to Convert Bond, Muni Mutual Funds to New ETFsThe core bond ETF will invest in corporate bonds, while the muni ETFs will focus on California and New York securities.