Even with greater consensus, it is still unlikely rates will be cut on July 30.
Trade deals and interest rates high on the agenda for market watchers this week.
“The questions is, how does an asset manager choose opportunities like this to invest in,” one executive said. “What’s the due diligence?”
The new offerings, including managed options on Franklin's canvas platform, come as managed account assets surge in the US to hit $13.7 trillion.
Staffing shortfalls, new policies, and increased demand for clarity create potential speed bumps for tax planning and compliance.
The finance professor and quant investing veteran believes with the right guardrails, artificial intelligence could be trusted to meet the high bar of fiduciary advice.
The sought-after amendment to a 2001 FINRA rule would bring the industry in line with the realities of today's retail investors, broker-dealer advocates say.
Continued bullish momentum in the equity markets could quickly turn bearish on disappointment in earnings or less-than-sunny economic data.
But polls show mixed sentiment as market volatility endures.
Meanwhile, those earning less are feeling cautious about spending too much.
Nvidia saw restrictions on its China business lifted this week and that is lifting the spirits of wealth managers bullish on the tech giant's future.
Stronger-than-expected economic support from consumers reinforces the case for the Federal Reserve to stay in its holding pattern on rates.
Despite a positive US market outlook, analysts at the alternative giant counselled increased international exposure as bigger deficits and geopolitical uncertainty take hold.
Ten out of 12 districts expect future economic activity to either flatline or soften in the upcoming months, according to the Fed's Beige Book release.
“The Bluerock share redemptions are outrunning fund raising,” said one analyst. “I can’t imagine it will be treated kindly in the public markets.”
Financial advisors weigh in on the surge in copper prices in the wake of President Trump's tariff announcement.
The latest federal data show the CPI increasing 2.7% over the previous 12 months, outpacing the 2.4% May figure and raising questions around the impact of trade uncertainty.
"The US economy’s slow patch during 2025’s tariff hikes will likely give way to stabilization in 2026 as income tax cuts kick in," Comerica's chief economist Bill Adams told InvestmentNews.
Innovation and regulation often produce friction in financial markets, maybe even fireworks. But financial advisors are applauding the SEC's latest move on financial tokens - so far.
The trajectory for the US economy has shifted as each quarter of 2025 ticks by.
