Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC to Lose About 500 Staffers to Buyout, Resignation Offers
By Lydia Beyoud and Nicola M. WhiteThe number may climb even higher as additional people accept the buyout ahead of Friday’s deadline.
March 20, 2025
Trade War Casts Shadow Over Annuity Issuers, S&P Analysts WarnThe insurers are doing well, but their portfolio managers are not sure how to future-proof the assets.
March 19, 2025
Fed Holds Rates, Sees Slower Growth and Higher InflationThe Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the benchmark federal funds rate in the 4.25%-4.5% range.
March 18, 2025
Acting SEC Head Remakes Agency Even Before Trump Pick ConfirmedMark Uyeda's moves signal a policy U-turn that will be more dramatic than during the Trump’s first term.
March 18, 2025
72% of Advisor Revenue Is Fee-Based: CerulliIn contrast, commission-based revenues have plummeted to 23% of an average advisor’s revenue, the study found.
March 18, 2025
Nasdaq Unveils Plan to Open a Regional Headquarters in TexasThe New York Stock Exchange also plans to start a stock exchange there, it said last month.
March 18, 2025
Barry Ritholtz: How to Beat 90% of Fund Managers Over the Long HaulThe Ritholtz Wealth co-founder discusses the biggest danger to investors and the difference between "uncertain" and "unknown."
March 17, 2025
Stocks Could Fall Further, Doll and Siegel Warn"It will take time for the market to 'heal' and time to reduce the uncertainty levels," Doll said.