Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
August 08, 2024
'Silver Wave' Isn't the Only Factor Boosting AnnuitiesLIMRA projects an increase in annual annuity sales to as much as $378 billion, Principal's Sri Reddy says.
August 08, 2024
Bullish Advisor Sentiment Collides With Market VolatilityIn a recent survey, only 9% of respondents said they expected a correction, though volatility concerns ran high.
August 07, 2024
Dimon Says He's Skeptical Inflation Will Return to Fed's 2% TargetThe head of JPMorgan has been warning for more than a year that inflation may be stickier than investors expect.
August 07, 2024
14 Pieces of Investing 'Wisdom' That Are Not So Wise: Advisors' AdviceAs commonly accepted financial beliefs are found to be untrue, it's important to help clients unlearn them.
August 06, 2024
Only a Quarter of Americans Expect to Leave an InheritanceMeanwhile, about 32% of millennials and 38% of Gen Zers expect to receive an inheritance, Northwestern Mutual found.
August 06, 2024
Goldman Says Buying S&P After 5% Drop Is Usually ProfitableReturns after a 5% decline have been positive in 84% of episodes, the research shows.
August 05, 2024
'As an Industry, We Can Do Better' for Clients, RIA Says"Wall Street uses tricks to fool customers," Merrill advisor turned RIA Christopher Manske says.
August 05, 2024
What to Tell Retirement Clients About Market Distress: Advisors' AdviceStaying the course is the conventional wisdom, but sticking to the plan is tough when volatility rises.
August 05, 2024
The Danger, and the Opportunity, in Today's Market SelloffLong-term investors should see opportunity before year-end, Peter Mallouk says.
August 05, 2024
10 Phrases That Calm Clients' Market FearsFor shaky investors, these conversation starters help put short-term volatility into perspective.