Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Biden Vows to Extend Jobless Aid, Names Economic Team
By Melanie WaddellWill Biden name Sen. Elizabeth Warren his Treasury secretary? Strategist Greg Valliere speculates.
June 02, 2020
CBO: U.S. Economy Won't Recover Pandemic Losses Until 2030The preliminary projection says nominal GDP will be reduced by $15.7 trillion during the interim.
May 13, 2020
Fed Chief Warns of Lasting Economic Damage, Pushes More Fiscal StimulusChairman Jerome Powell says Congress should act, noting that Fed policy has its limitations.
May 06, 2020
What's Next for Equity Markets?Despite the recovery from the market's March lows, investors should remain cautious.
April 29, 2020
U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of RecessionIt's the first quarterly economic contraction since 2014 and the biggest since 2008.
April 24, 2020
The CBO's Devastating Economic Outlook for 2020It projects a 5.6% decline in GDP and double-digit jobless rates this year.
March 18, 2020
In Coronavirus Fight, Ranking the Most and Least Aggressive StatesAs coronavirus rampages across America, some states have been more aggressive than others in addressing the crisis.
March 09, 2020
Options for Economic Stimulus Being Discussed After Market PlungeSen. Chuck Grassley said they are looking at "targeted tax relief measures" as an avenue to help the economy.