Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Fed Chairman Vows to Keep Supporting Economic Recovery
By Bernice Napach"The job is not done. ... We've got to get the pandemic under control so the U.S. economy can reopen," Powell said.
January 25, 2021
Yellen Confirmed as Treasury ChiefSenate approves Yellen in a 84-15 vote, making her the first woman in U.S. history to hold the cabinet position.
January 19, 2021
Yellen Tells Lawmakers to 'Act Big' on Virus ReliefThe nominee for Treasury secretary and former Fed chair testified on the Hill in her confirmation hearing.
December 21, 2020
How Latest Relief Package Could Help U.S. Economy"Short-term nature" of $900 billion relief plan "underscores need" for more stimulus from the new Congress, says David Kelly of JPMorgan.
December 03, 2020
Harry Dent: Market Crash Coming in 2-3 Years; Economy 'Already Dead'And another round of stimulus won't revive it, the "Contrarian's Contrarian" tells ThinkAdvisor.
November 30, 2020
Biden Tapping Wall Streeters for Economic Team: ReportsThe president elect taps a former BlackRock advisor and might name a current executive for a key post, published reports say.
November 24, 2020
U.S. Economic Recovery Fades as Infections Rise: Moody's AnalyticsThe recovery is at risk "if policymakers are not able or willing to produce additional timely monetary and fiscal support," says Chief Economist Mark Zandi.
November 13, 2020
Fears Mount Over Long COVID Winter Without StimulusSeveral provisions of the CARES Act will expire at year-end without congressional action.