Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
How to Invest With Wit and Wisdom
By Jane Wollman RusoffAuthor Alexander Ineichen, CFA, highlights the value of contrarianism, humor and not blindly following the crowd.
November 02, 2021
Goldman Sachs: Fed's First Rate Hike Expected in July 2022Its economists' latest forecast moves up their expectation for a rate increase by a full year due to rising inflation.
November 01, 2021
10 Worst-Case Scenarios for the Global Economy in 2022These scenarios could derail the post-pandemic recovery worldwide, the Economist Intelligence Unit says.
November 01, 2021
Manchin Slams Brakes on Biden Plan, Chides ProgressivesBut another Democratic senator says Manchin's remarks don't substantially change the timeline for the $1.75T bill.
November 01, 2021
Social Media Star Kyla Scanlon Is Making Finance FunScanlon, 24, tells ThinkAdvisor why she quit American Funds, thinks memes beat fundamentals and finds monetary policy "fascinating."
October 28, 2021
8 Stock Market Predictions for This Year and NextStrategists including JPMorgan's David Kelly, CFRA's Sam Stovall and Goldman's David Kostin offer their forecasts.
October 28, 2021
Robust Demand Is Keeping Stocks Strong, Despite NaysayersThe economy is stronger than many strategists think with growth opportunities in key cyclical and reopened sectors.
October 28, 2021
Social Security Whiz Marcia Mantell Cheers Provisions for Widows, Caregivers in New BillRep. John Larson's new bill has added new, important measures that are much needed, says the retirement expert.