Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
S&P 500 Becomes More Exxon, Less Amazon
By Jeran Wittenstein and Jan-Patrick BarnertThe reversal of fortunes means that investors who piled into the S&P 500 back when tech stocks were surging are now far less exposed to the sector -- and its potential rebound.
November 09, 2022
Life Settlement Offers Are Set to Drop Due to Soaring Interest RatesA participant in the industry predicts that the higher cost of money will sting.
November 09, 2022
Political Gridlock 'Not Good News' for Today's Markets: El-ErianUnlike in 2010, "This time around, the Fed cannot step in and provide stimulus," the economist said.
November 08, 2022
Portfolio Outlook Is the Best Since 2010: JPMorgan's KellyStrategist David Kelly and colleagues also say investors should stick with 60/40 portfolios, which are poised to recover in about three years.
November 08, 2022
An Investing Guide to the Midterm ElectionsFor sectors like health, energy and tech, the makeup of the next Congress will be key to determining their path forward.
November 08, 2022
10 Risks That Could Crash the Global Economy in 2023These scenarios could have a huge impact on economic growth in the new year.
November 08, 2022
Election Day to Deliver Verdict on Biden Agenda, EconomyWith inflation concerns at the top of voters' minds, Biden confronts tough odds of preventing a Republican takeover of one or both chambers of Congress.
November 07, 2022
Short-ARKK Fund Celebrates First Birthday Up 110% Since LaunchThe $361 million AXS Short Innovation Daily ETF has the second-best performance of some 450 ETFs that launched over the past year, Bloomberg data show.