Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
33 Bargain Stocks to Buy Now: Morningstar
By Michael S. FischerFinancial services and consumer defensive stocks are pricey, but there are still deals to be found, analysts say.
July 11, 2025
Trump Will Make Orthodox Choice for Fed Chair: PIMCO Bond ChiefPowell isn’t due to bow out until May, but the president has indicated he has various candidates in mind.
July 10, 2025
More Americans Plan to Leave a Bequest; Fewer Expect to Receive OneMany investors have not planned for their financial legacy, Northwestern Mutual reports.
July 10, 2025
4 Ways Tariffs Could Hurt Annuity IssuersSwiss Re institute analysts dismiss arguments that life insurers are immune to trade war pain.
July 09, 2025
Citigroup, AssetMark to Expand in Charlotte and Add 762 New JobsAssetMark plans to invest $10 million to establish an East Coast hub in Charlotte’s central business district.
July 09, 2025
BlackRock’s Cash-Like ETF Eclipses Infamous Long-Bond TradeOne fund has emerged as a haven for cautious cash holders; the other continues to fall out of favor.
July 08, 2025
Trump Says Powell Should ‘Resign Immediately’ if He Misled CongressHe was referring to the Fed chair allegedly deceiving lawmakers about renovations at the central bank’s headquarters.
July 08, 2025
12 States With the Most Potential AUM per AdvisorSeven states have more than $100 million in prospective assets available per advisor, SmartAsset reported.