Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
10 Most Livable Cities in the World: 2021
By Michael S. FischerThe pandemic caused upheaval in the the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual ranking; several U.S. cities rose.
June 09, 2021
Inflation? Bring It On, Says Stock-Picking WhizJohn Buckingham tells ThinkAdvisor which stocks he's sold recently and reveals his secret to decades of investing success.
June 09, 2021
Goldman, Morgan Stanley Back Bets on Lower Bond VolatilityInvestors should sell three-month straddles on 30-year yields to capture the move, the strategists said.
June 08, 2021
Investors Expect Financial Firms to Embrace SustainabilitySustainable investing has solidified its position, a new study from Allianz Life has found.
June 07, 2021
Does Inflation Hurt Stocks? Not Necessarily, Goldman Strategists SayIn fact, stocks in certain sectors tend to outperform in periods of high inflation, they write.
June 04, 2021
Younger Investors' Confidence, Risk Tolerance Rise: E-TradeTrading remains robust over a year into the pandemic, the quarterly study found.
June 02, 2021
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Sees Potential for 'Big Shock' From InflationHe says many investors are underestimating a potential spike in inflation because over the last 30 years they've only seen inflation decline.
May 27, 2021
12 Worst States for Millennials to Live: 2021Millennials, now the largest generation, are economically worse off than their parents, but they're doing better in some states than others.