Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Why It's So Hard to Define a Recession
By Roger WohlnerNo two recessions are alike, and the debate among politicians and economists only adds to the confusion.
August 09, 2022
AIG Delays Annuity Unit SpinoffCEO Peter Zaffino said that the market has been simply too volatile for AIG to launch the IPO.
August 09, 2022
Gen X Most Anxious About Economy: SSGARising inflation is causing anxiety and belt-tightening among investors of all generations.
August 08, 2022
Stocks Have Not Reached Bottom Yet: Bob Doll"We believe the equity market rally is ... nearing its peak," said Crossmark Global Investments Chief Investment Officer Bob Doll.
August 08, 2022
Where 11 Advisors Are Telling Clients to Park Their Cash: Advisors' AdviceNow's a good time to discuss if clients can get higher returns in short-term investments and bank products.
August 08, 2022
Google Trends Is Now an Arbiter of Economic DownturnsTalk of recession not only tells you what's happening on the ground but also raises a recession's probability by scaring businesses and consumers.
August 07, 2022
Winners and Losers in Democrats' Signature Tax and Energy BillHere's a look at which groups and politicians come out on top and who takes a hit from the landmark bill, which now moves to the House.
August 05, 2022
Meet 5 Doomsayers Who Say the Economy Will Keep ShrinkingThe pessimists were right last time; here's why the gloomiest forecasters in Bloomberg's survey expect the U.S. economy to keep shrinking.