Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Wells Fargo to Cut Nearly 200 Jobs in North Carolina
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe banking giant has announced layoffs in several U.S. locations this year.
June 25, 2025
World's 10 Most Livable Cities: 2025The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked 173 cities in areas like culture, health care, education, stability and infrastructure.
June 24, 2025
12 Top U.S. Cities Where Retirees Are MovingPerhaps surprisingly, only one city in Florida made SmartAsset's list.
June 23, 2025
Medicare Posts $11.2B Operating Profit for 2024The inpatient hospitalization program can still pay 89% of promised benefits if its trust fund runs dry.
June 23, 2025
10 Top-Performing Dividend Stocks in 2025: MorningstarThe Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index is beating the broader market, analysts report.
June 18, 2025
12 Worst State Economies: 2025Factors working against these areas include high foreclosure rates and low innovation potential, WalletHub finds.
June 17, 2025
The Biggest Changes in Senate Tax BillJeff Levine zooms in on itemized deductions and business tax breaks.
June 17, 2025
What’s New in the Senate Version of Trump’s Tax and Spending BillThe Senate Finance Committee's legislation modifies some key breaks, from SALT to the child tax credit.