Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
15 Most Expensive Cities for High-End Lifestyles: 2026
By Michael S. FischerThe cost of "living well" has risen 10.2% globally in the past 12 months, Julius Baer finds.
October 23, 2026
How High-Income Families' Financial Assets Changed After COVIDThe families' average asset values increased much faster than their average income, according to new Fed data.
October 22, 2026
There's More to Solving Retirement Than an Efficient PortfolioIt does not matter how well portfolios do if clients do not feel comfortable spending their savings.
October 22, 2026
How Trust in Financial Institutions Bolsters Retirement SecurityIn contrast, higher trust in government programs is linked to lower levels of savings and investment, Wharton research found.
October 22, 2026
8 Tips for Clients Receiving a Windfall: Advisors' AdviceA sudden fortune can come with complexity.
October 21, 2026
Recruiting Competition Is 'Fierce,' Osaic President SaysShannon Reid is watching the surge in independent recruiting and helping advisors deal with the rapid change brought on by AI.
October 20, 2026
12 Metro Areas Where Paychecks Go the FurthestHere's where the typical worker can devote 35% or more of their income to retirement savings and fun, according to SmartAsset.
October 19, 2026
Jeremy Siegel: 30% Nasdaq Plunge Possible if AI DisappointsBut the economist said he was "not predicting anything resembling the technology collapse of 2000."