Economic indicators

Even as interest rates fall, investors keep piling into money market funds. Advisors think many could be putting their money to better uses.

As the Fed nears a potential rate cut, bearish sentiment is rising. Here's how to keep pessimistic clients from exiting the market.

Could an economic downturn slow the industry's record-setting pace of acquisition deals? Sure, experts say, but not by much.

UBS' Americas unit benefited from a swift uptick in client transactions in April, but that activity has since subsided, CEO Sergio Ermotti told analysts.

Retiree confidence surged in early 2025, an EBRI survey found. But those positive feelings may not withstand current market conditions.

An industry consultant thinks Edward Jones' latest bid to start a bank is an attempt to add revenue sources as the traditional brokerage business becomes less lucrative.

A 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs sent stocks briefly soaring. Financial advisors say recession and inflation risks still loom large.

The Citi wealth head calls for caution even though the market's "peak shock" may have passed.

Wage growth for job-hoppers is on the decline, but financial advisors say that might be a good thing for long-term retirement savings.

With some alarm bells sounding on market risks in 2025, advisors are focusing on client reassurances and strategic planning.