Bleak economy stats drive markets down

Orders for durable goods were down 1.7% last month, after a 5.1% drop in January, according to the Department of Commerce.
MAR 26, 2008
By  Bloomberg
Stock prices dipped after the release of two bleak reports on the state of the economy. Orders for durable goods were down 1.7% last month, after a 5.1% drop in January, according to the Department of Commerce. The drop ran contrary to Wall Street expectations of an 0.8% increase. The loss was led by transportation goods and machinery. Sales of new homes also declined last month. A commerce department report showed a 1.8% drop in the sale of single-family homes in February. Inventories of new homes also fell to 471,000 homes, the lowest figure in 13 years, down from 481,000 sales in January. In response to these gloomy reports set markets tumbling in morning trading.

Latest News

The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed
The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed

From outstanding individuals to innovative organizations, find out who made the final shortlist for top honors at the IN awards, now in its second year.

Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty
Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty

Cresset's Susie Cranston is expecting an economic recession, but says her $65 billion RIA sees "great opportunity" to keep investing in a down market.

Edward Jones joins the crowd to sell more alternative investments
Edward Jones joins the crowd to sell more alternative investments

“There’s a big pull to alternative investments right now because of volatility of the stock market,” Kevin Gannon, CEO of Robert A. Stanger & Co., said.

Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025
Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025

Sellers shift focus: It's not about succession anymore.

IB+ Data Hub offers strategic edge for U.S. wealth advisors and RIAs advising business clients
IB+ Data Hub offers strategic edge for U.S. wealth advisors and RIAs advising business clients

Platform being adopted by independent-minded advisors who see insurance as a core pillar of their business.

SPONSORED Compliance in real time: Technology's expanding role in RIA oversight

RIAs face rising regulatory pressure in 2025. Forward-looking firms are responding with embedded technology, not more paperwork.

SPONSORED Advisory firms confront crossroads amid historic wealth transfer

As inheritances are set to reshape client portfolios and next-gen heirs demand digital-first experiences, firms are retooling their wealth tech stacks and succession models in real time.