Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Liz Ann Sonders: Market Is 'at the Mercy' of Rapid-Fire Policy Moves
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinFiring Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, would unquestionably be a market negative, the investment strategist says.
April 18, 2025
Trump Studying If Removing Powell Is Option, Hassett SaysMeanwhile, Trump reiterated his call for Powell to lower interest rates at an Oval Office event on Friday.
April 18, 2025
10 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarThese companies are well-established, financially sound and trading on the cheap, analysts say.
April 18, 2025
Schwab and Others Bet on Tax-Savvy ETFsAt stake is a fund model patented by Vanguard that helped it save clients billions on taxes.
April 17, 2025
Beneath Market’s Uneasy Calm, Dread Runs Deep Across Wall Street"When we look at the U.S. stock market, we don’t see recession priced in," said one analyst.
April 17, 2025
Top Portfolio Strategies for Bond ETFs: VettaFi's RosenbluthThe funds can play different roles in broad portfolios, explains the research analyst.
April 17, 2025
UnitedHealth to Ask for Higher 2026 PricesMedicare Advantage enrollees' use of care increased twice as fast as the insurance company had expected.
April 17, 2025
12 Most Livable Small and Midsize U.S. Cities: 2025Livability.com analyzed 100 data points on factors like costs, amenities and safety.