Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
MLB Pitcher Turned RIA Knows About Retiring in a Rough Market
By John ManganaroRetiring from Major League Baseball after the Great Recession taught Joe Savery important lessons about retirement planning.
February 24, 2023
Regulators Say Rising Rates Could Ding Life Insurers' Mortgage InvestmentsLife insurers have about $1 trillion invested in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities.
February 22, 2023
Fed Inclined Toward More Hikes to Curb Inflation, Minutes ShowA number of officials said that an "insufficiently restrictive" policy stance could stall recent progress on moderating inflation.
February 22, 2023
13 States With the Lowest Property Tax RatesHouseholds in most of these states pay substantially less in annual property taxes than the national average of $2,690.
February 22, 2023
Top 13 Vacation Home Hotspots for the Ultra-WealthyDuring the right time of year, you'll find these cities flush with wealthy individuals on holiday.
February 22, 2023
Fed Minutes to Show Support Level for Larger Hikes, Higher PeakU.S. central bankers will publish minutes at 2 p.m. Wednesday of their Jan. 31-Feb. 1 gathering.
February 17, 2023
El-Erian: Fed Can't Reach 2% Inflation Without Crushing EconomyThe Fed should set a higher target of 3% to 4%, the economist says.
February 17, 2023
10 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarThese companies are financially stable, have competitive advantages and are trading below fair value, analysts say.