Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
October 15, 2024
BofA-Merrill Nears $6T in Assets Across Banking, Wealth ManagementExecutives on a quarterly earnings call cited strong momentum across all three business lines.
October 14, 2024
11 Most Expensive ZIP Codes: 2024The median home in these neighborhoods sells for $4.3 million or more, according to PropertyShark.
October 11, 2024
Biden Sees Hurricane Milton Damage at $50BAbout 2.2 million customers are without power across the state of Florida as of Friday afternoon, according to PowerOutage.us.
October 11, 2024
Falling Rates Aren't as Bad as Feared for Wells Fargo, JPMorganThe banks' shares rose after they reported quarterly earnings that included upbeat results in investment banking and capital markets.
October 11, 2024
4 Keys to Succession PlanningThe financial advice industry remains largely unprepared for exits, planned or otherwise.
October 10, 2024
12 Least Affordable Metro Areas for Real Estate: 2024In one of these metros, the typical home costs 10 times the median income, according to Clever Real Estate.
October 10, 2024
Social Security's 2025 COLA Helps, but Seniors Still Face Cost-of-Living CrisisOne analyst observes that the 2.5% monthly benefit increase, while welcome, won't even cover a week of groceries.
October 10, 2024
Social Security COLA for 2025 Set at 2.5%The annual COLA is based on inflation data for the third quarter, through September.
October 09, 2024
Boston Residents Face 28% Tax Hike as Office Values SlumpThe move would happen if the state legislature fails to sign off on a proposal to temporarily raise commercial rates before Nov. 30.
October 09, 2024
'Dr. Doom' Warns of Stagflation Shock if Trump WinsTrump's proposals threaten to slow down the economy and spur inflation, Nouriel Roubini says.