International taxes

Political instability and other pressures are feeding some clients' portfolio fears, advisors say in this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook.

Across more than two years of advisor surveys, industry worries have evolved dramatically. Yet certain themes continue to capture attention.

In this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook, advisors' feelings about the overall economy and practice performance were up. That optimism could be fleeting.

The so-called "Magnificent Seven" are doing well, but experts say that doesn't tell the story of the overall economy, which is struggling under the surface.

Even the wonkiest experts are struggling to keep up with the latest macroeconomic data. Here are the key factors to watch in the coming months.

Many advisors expressed optimism that tariff-induced volatility was calming, but others said they are concerned about the long-term effects of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.

From an accountant's perspective, the trade deficit isn't a sign of economic weakness. As with any financial flow, there are two sides to the ledger.

By far the most significant factor behind the jump in this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook (FACO) was the outlook for the overall economy.

The May Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook survey shows that instability, especially around tariffs, continues to weigh heavily on the minds of advisors and their clients.

President Donald Trump's back-and-forth tariff plays have some advisors worried they are ill equipped to handle more swings, per new Financial Planning data.

Advisors who impart the long view of market ups and downs help investors stick with the financial plan during turbulent times.

As the on-and-off-again tariffs roil markets, a guide for financial advisors who need to manage both investments and clients.

A 10% duty will stay in place for most countries as the president praised dozens of countries that did not impose retaliatory tariffs of their own.

Unpredictable policy outcomes and market volatility have led this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook deep into the red.

Veterans of the dot-com bubble of the late '90s, the early 2000s recession, the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 shutdown of 2020 say the more things change, the more things stay the same.

Bonds have always been a haven for investors, but new products could draw financial advisors and clients seeking higher yield than those of passive ETFs.

Traders are struggling to predict the Fed's next move amid rising recession fears, volatile rate-cut bets and growing uncertainty over global tariffs.

The JPMorgan Chase CEO voiced concerns about President Trump's tariffs, warning of potential economic instability, inflation and damage to international alliances.

President Donald Trump's much bigger-than-expected tariff hikes increase the urgency of the Republican tax-cut package now in negotiation.

As Donald Trump's policies rattle the economy, partisan identities are driving investors toward very different outlooks on the stock market.