Politics

Anger, frustration and uncertainty have reigned as clients who previously felt secure in their positions are suddenly dealing with having everything called into question.

Presidents have long rushed to take credit for booms and distanced themselves from busts. But Trump's situation is unusual. The risks to the U.S. economy — potentially including stagflation or even recession — are closely linked to his own flagship initiative: a new tariff bonanza due in just over two weeks.

Get expert analysis of the May FOMC meeting, inflation outlook, and Powell's comments. Join Wilmington Trust's chief economist Luke Tilley on May 8 at 1 p.m. for key takeaways and forecasts.

Financial advisors are counseling clients to stick to their long-term plans, even as they consider potential hedging opportunities and other strategies.

New rules will tighten identity verification for benefits, limiting phone claims to fight fraud, the Social Security Administration announced.

Pending the confirmation of Trump-appointee Paul Atkins, acting chair Mark Uyeda is pushing back effective dates for pending rules and curtailinig crypto regulation.

Organizations that work toward boosting industry diversity say President Trump and other critics may be missing the moral and business implications of their efforts.

In a positive sign for the economy, headline inflation slowed in February. But the reading alone likely is not enough to break the Federal Open Market Committee out of its wait-and-see mode.

The Trump administration's quick pivots and frequently changing plans fuel plunge in advisor confidence.

The sharp reversal of Biden-era policy that capped overpayment recovery at 10% of a person's monthly benefit is expected to recover $7 billion over 10 years.