Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Fed Hikes Again by 75 Basis Points, Hints at Entering End Phase
By Jonnelle MarteThe move will spur speculation that Fed Chair Jerome Powell and colleagues may slow the pace of rate increases at their December meeting.
October 31, 2022
How to Talk to Clients About Politics and InvestingJohn Diehl of Hartford funds offers timely advice, including a fact or two that may surprise clients.
October 31, 2022
Markets Rallying Prematurely on Fed Pivot Hopes: BlackRockBlackRock also predicts a recession will keep stocks from enjoying the lift they usually see after U.S. midterms.
October 31, 2022
How Much Income You Need to Rent an Apartment in 15 Major CitiesRecent rent hikes could be sending some of your clients looking for a cheaper place to live.
October 31, 2022
We Should Just Accept We're Going to Have a Blah EconomyIt's just as likely we'll slog along in uncertainty as it is that inflation will lead to a deep recession.
October 31, 2022
Investors' Confidence Cratered in Q3: J.D. PowerGrowing concern about the ability to keep up with inflation has led to the decline in investor confidence.
October 28, 2022
54% of Consumers Have Cut Retirement Savings Due to Inflation: Allianz LifeThe share of millennials that reported stopping or reducing retirement savings because of inflation was even higher.
October 28, 2022
Jeremy Siegel Expects Fed to Pivot SoonSiegel expects the Fed to acknowledge "there has been a tremendous amount of progress made on inflation."