Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Account Value Drop Cools Annuity Exchanges: Nationwide's Eric Henderson
By Allison BellBut the executive says higher rates are already improving the guarantees issuers can offer.
July 22, 2022
10 Things Top RIAs Did Differently From Rivals in 2021In its annual benchmarking survey, Schwab teased out what separates the top 20% of firms from the rest.
July 22, 2022
The Fed Is Failing in 4 WaysThe central bank could easily fall prey to the catastrophic policy mistake of returning to the 1970s trap of "stop-go" policies.
July 21, 2022
Bob Doll Checks In on His 10 Predictions for 2022Crossmark's chief investment officer issued a midyear update, noting that four predictions appear headed in the right direction.
July 21, 2022
Can Buffer ETFs Protect Your Client From Sequence of Returns Risk?Defined outcome ETFs provide some protection from losses with some advantages over annuities, but tread carefully.
July 20, 2022
Munnell Doubts the Typical U.S. Retirement Age Will Keep RisingThe researcher says the winds that were pushing the average higher have faded.
July 20, 2022
Anthem's Parent Says U.S. Employers Still Look StrongA strong job market could help the Fed move ahead with efforts to increase interest rates.
July 20, 2022
Where to Look Now for Investment Returns: BofAThe current economic cycle is a bit unusual, but inflationary pressures have likely peaked, a BofA Global Research economist says.