Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
7 Things Life Insurers Are Saying About Indexed Annuities Now
By Allison BellThe spring storms passed, but a new government shutdown fight looms.
August 13, 2023
Bill Gross Slams Stock and Bond Bulls, Says Markets Are 'Overvalued'The former chief investment officer of PIMCO says financial professionals who are bullish on equities and bonds are wrong.
August 11, 2023
12 States Where Happiness Comes Cheapest: SurveyResidents in many of these states are already earning more than they think they need to be happy.
August 10, 2023
Broker's Customers Want Others to Pay for Medicare FixMore than half of customers surveyed said they were unwilling to make sacrifices to shore up the program.
August 10, 2023
Social Security COLA 2024 Estimate Holds Steady at 3%A COLA of 3% would raise the current average monthly benefit by nearly $54.
August 09, 2023
Who's Next in $2.5B WhatsApp Probe?Regulators have quizzed more than a dozen other firms, including BlackRock and LPL, about the use of unofficial channels.
August 09, 2023
10 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarThese stocks, currently trading at a discount, have a lot going for them, according to analysts.
August 07, 2023
Goldman, JPMorgan Say Buy Treasurys After Last Week's SelloffThe ratings move contained "no new information," some strategists said.