Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Bond Market Rebound Is Bad News for the Economy
By Gary ShillingThe shift to quantitative tightening and the end of massive fiscal stimulus is a major shock to the economy.
June 27, 2022
Inflation Ate Your Free Lunch, but You're Still Better OffIt's better to lose a subsidized Uber than to have never Ubered at all.
June 24, 2022
5 Steps for Advising Retired Clients in a Down MarketYour retired clients may be especially concerned about a downturn and wonder what it means for their future.
June 23, 2022
Finding Quality on Sale in an Uncertain MarketWhile watching the market turn bearish has been difficult, now is an opportunistic time to invest.
June 23, 2022
3 Reasons the Market's 'So Bad It Is Good': LPL StrategistThe S&P 500 is having one of its worst years so far, but history suggests the second half could be brighter.
June 22, 2022
Merrill's New Ad Push: Talk to an Advisor. Now.The campaign was created quickly in response to market volatility, the wirehouse says.
June 22, 2022
Vanguard: 60/40 Portfolio Down but Not Out"The 60/40 portfolio is not dead, it's simply readjusting at this point," said Matt Sheridan, Vanguard senior investment consultant.
June 21, 2022
The Metaverse Is Coming, and It Could Be Worth TrillionsCompanies like Microsoft and even Ikea are laying the groundwork now.