Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Consumer Slowdown to Hit S&P 500: UBS Strategist
By Levin Stamm and Alice GledhillBhanu Baweja expects the index to drop as low as 5,300 points as analysts cut profit estimates.
March 25, 2025
Senators Praise and Press Social Security NomineePartisan divisions about the future of the program were on full display in the hearing with Frank Bisignano.
March 25, 2025
12 Cheapest States for Long-Term Care: 2024Rising labor costs and occupancy rates drove prices up across the board, Genworth's CareScout unit finds.
March 25, 2025
SEC Chair Nominee, Spouse Worth at Least $327MIf confirmed, Paul Atkins could become the wealthiest SEC chair in recent decades.
March 24, 2025
Fed Researchers See Life Insurers Filling Up on Junk AssetsMost observers say the portfolios look fine, but four economists are shaking their heads.
March 24, 2025
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Sees Stocks OutperformingThe S&P 500 could change in the “near-to-intermediate term,” Wilson and his team say.
March 24, 2025
SEC to Lose About 500 Staffers to Buyout, Resignation OffersThe number may climb even higher as additional people accept the buyout ahead of Friday’s deadline.
March 21, 2025
Trump Advisor Calls to End Muni Tax Break“You want to tax the rich? This is a good way to do it,” said Stephen Moore.