Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why U.S. Life and Annuity Issuers Want the World to Calm Down
By Allison BellAbout $1.8 trillion of their assets, and some of their owners, are in other countries.
March 11, 2025
For Near Retirees, It's Not Too Late to Brace for Market VolatilityThe best time for a "bucket strategy" is before a downturn, but better late than never, advisors say.
March 11, 2025
Barry Ritholtz: This is Not the Time to Buy (Yet)What should investors know now? Here's what Ritholtz, Peter Mallouk and others say.
March 11, 2025
S&P 500 Erases 1.5% Slide as Volatility Rages OnEquities rose from session lows after Ukraine said it’s set accept a 30-day truce in Russia’s war.
March 11, 2025
How Fink, Wall Street’s Ultimate Key Man, Holds Tight to BlackRockThrough some $30 billion in deals, he aims to make the firm a dominant force in the private and public markets.
March 11, 2025
Inflation Worries Are Back: Northwestern MutualEven investors with more than $1 million say they're having trouble keeping up with rising prices.
March 10, 2025
12 Biggest U.S. Mega-Donors to Charity in 2024Six of them made gifts of $1 billion or more, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
March 10, 2025
Nasdaq 100 Set for Worst Day Since 2022The benchmark fell about 4% Monday as a gauge of the Magnificent Seven megacaps tumbled 5.4%.