Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
How Much Money Does It Take to Be Wealthy?
By Michael S. FischerSchwab, who asks this question every year, found the dollar amount cited by survey respondents rose from a year ago.
May 18, 2022
Retirement Pros Take On Inflation, 4% Rule at MorningstarChristine Benz, David Blanchett and Karsten Jeske discussed questions like whether retirees should spend less in a down market.
May 18, 2022
Stocks Sink on Earnings, Growth FearsConsumer shares took the brunt of the selloff, leading losses in the S&P 500; meanwhile, the Nasdaq dropped over 4.5%.
May 18, 2022
Goldman CEO Sees Recession Risk, 'Extremely Punitive' InflationHe cited at least a 30% chance of such an event in the next 12 to 24 months as calculated by his firm's economists.
May 18, 2022
BlackRock, T. Rowe: Recession Fears Are OverblownThe market has priced in a downturn that may not happen, T. Rowe Price's David Giroux says.
May 17, 2022
Gasoline Tops $4 a Gallon in Every State for the First TimeThe average household will likely spend about $450 more on an inflation-adjusted basis for gasoline this year compared with last year.
May 16, 2022
Finding Opportunity in Stocks as Multiples ShrinkNow is the time to take advantage of lower valuations: Find high-quality companies on sale.
May 16, 2022
Stocks Flip Higher in Seesaw Session; Bonds GainThe risk of an economic downturn amid price pressures and rising borrowing costs remains the major worry for markets.