Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Headwinds for High Earners Are About to Get Worse
By Alexis LeondisIn a recent survey, a third of people earning more than $250,000 a year reported living paycheck to paycheck. And expenses are climbing.
June 06, 2022
14 'Boring' Stocks for Not-So-Boring Markets: MorningstarThese companies have reliable earnings and are positioned to fend off competitors for decades, Susan Dziubinski writes.
June 06, 2022
How to Hedge Your Clients' Portfolios Against InflationWith inflation on the rise, certain asset classes can be used to create an investment strategy to beat inflation.
June 03, 2022
15 Worst Places for Millennials to Live: 2022WalletHub ranked the states on 34 metrics of affordability, education and health, quality of life, economics and civic engagement.
June 03, 2022
ESG Interest Among Advisors Might Have Peaked, New Survey FindsWaning client interest may be fueling a potential shift away from such investments, according to an FPA study.
June 03, 2022
Why Social Security Looks 'Relatively Good' — for NowChief Actuary Steve Goss dug into the numbers, including inflation's impact on next year's COLA.
June 02, 2022
Bob Doll: Recession Unlikely by Year End"The labor market is hot," Doll says. "We've never commenced a recession with the labor market this strong."
June 01, 2022
Inflation Causing 'Major Damage' to Americans' Finances: SurveyThirty-six percent of respondents have reduced their savings because of inflation, and 21% have reduced their retirement savings.