Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
RIA M&A Activity Set Record in 2024: DeVoe
By Michael S. FischerThe 272 announced transactions in the year, including 81 in the quarter, topped the 2022 mark.
January 30, 2025
Musk-Trump Bromance Turns X Debt From Burden to Asset for Morgan StanleyInvestors are flocking to the tech company as the bank leads a $3 billion debt offering.
January 29, 2025
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Pausing for Further Inflation ProgressThe Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to keep the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.5%.
January 29, 2025
Vanguard Calls Corporate Bonds ‘a Real Deal’ for InvestorsCorporate bonds are likely to outstrip Treasurys for a seventh straight year, according to the asset manager.
January 28, 2025
Black Swan’s Taleb Says Nvidia Rout Is Hint of What’s ComingFuture pullbacks could be two- or even three-times bigger than the firm's 17% slump on Monday, he says.
January 28, 2025
Bessent Wins Senate Confirmation to Be Treasury SecretaryThe former hedge fund manager won confirmation by a vote of 68 to 29 Monday.
January 27, 2025
Stocks Hit as Chipmakers See Worst Rout Since 2020Nvidia sank 17% and headed toward the biggest market-cap loss for a single stock in market history.
January 27, 2025
UBS Axes Hundreds of Jobs as Integration Gathers PaceThe firm has begun job cuts in Switzerland and is getting rid of the Credit Suisse brand.