Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Federal Risk Gauge Shows What Annuity Issuers Are Up Against
By Allison BellAn Office of Financial Research stress dashboard suggests that, as of last week, the issuers were all right.
April 07, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Raise Tax-Cut Stakes With Recession Fears RisingTrump’s much bigger-than-expected tariff hikes increase the urgency of the Republican tax-cut package.
April 07, 2025
Blackrock's Fink: Most CEOs Think U.S. Is in a RecessionWhile there's a "buying opportunity" now, he said, that "doesn’t mean we can’t fall another 20%" from here.
April 07, 2025
Trump Threatens Extra 50% China Tariff Over RetaliationThe president’s tariff plans have caused U.S. stocks to swing wildly, after global markets fell sharply.
April 07, 2025
5 Reasons the Market Selloff Will Ease: ValliereAs markets whipsaw, AGF investments' chief market strategist says relief could come soon.
April 07, 2025
Stocks Swing Wildly With Tariff Headlines Sparking VolatilityThe VIX jumped above 50, the highest level since the start of the Covid pandemic.
April 04, 2025
RIA M&A Deals Surge to Q1 Record: DeVoeGrowth is driving RIA leaders to sell externally, followed by liquidity and succession planning, the consulting firm reported.
April 04, 2025
Christine Benz: How Tariffs Could Hit Clients' Cash FlowsAdvisors should talk to clients about liquidity, inflation and repositioning assets if necessary, the strategist says.