Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Dimon Warns Markets Are Underestimating Geopolitical, Inflation Risks
By Hannah Levitt and Yizhu Wang“People feel pretty good because you haven’t seen an effect of tariffs,” said the JPMorgan CEO.
May 18, 2025
New York Republican Floats Higher Tax Rate to Pay for SALTThe tax bill "has stalled — and it needs wind in its sails," said Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., on Saturday.
May 18, 2025
Mini 'Sell America' Vibe Revived After Moody’s Downgrades U.S. DebtThe ratings group stripped the U.S. government of its top credit rating late Friday.
May 16, 2025
S&P 500 Is Set for Its Second-Best Week This YearBut the big comeback from last month’s rout is poised to come to a halt, warns Morgan Stanley’s Lisa Shalett.
May 16, 2025
Active Investors' Pessimism Hit a Two-Year High in April: SchwabThe quarterly survey saw bearish sentiment spike significantly.
May 16, 2025
Investors Still Prefer Advice From Real People: GallupForty-three percent of adults surveyed said they turn to family and friends for advice, a poll found.
May 16, 2025
Trump Tax Cuts Rejected by House PanelFour ultraconservatives want deeper cuts to Medicaid and a faster phase-out of clean energy tax credits.
May 15, 2025
11 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2025Two of the firms reported earnings declines from a year ago — one tied to a large regulatory payment.