Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
10 Best Fund Brands in U.S. and Across the Globe
By Michael S. FischerBroadridge asked 1,200 fund selectors in the U.S. and abroad about their favorite asset managers.
March 31, 2022
Liz Ann Sonders: 3 Indicators Advisors Should Watch NowThe Fed is likely to front-load rate hikes, Schwab's chief investment strategist says.
March 31, 2022
Joe Boyle: Commodities and TIPS Can't Smooth Inflation AwayHartford Funds' fixed income product manager sizes up a retirement saver's enemy.
March 31, 2022
Wade Pfau: TIPS and Annuities Good Bets When Inflation Is HighChanging the Social Security COLA index to CPI-E from CPI-W, the professor says, is "not a pressing need."
March 30, 2022
Which Countries Have the Lowest Fund Fees?Price wars in the ETF space have continued to put downward pressure on fund fees worldwide, Morningstar reports.
March 30, 2022
Christine Benz: How Retirees Should Invest to Fight InflationOlder clients may be feeling inflation's effects less than others, Morningstar's personal finance director says.
March 29, 2022
Jamie Hopkins: Congress Will Fix Social Security — EventuallyThe retirement expert discusses inflation, CPI-E and how Social Security will fare going forward.
March 29, 2022
5 Ways Inflation Could Reshape AnnuitiesA look back to the 1970s could offer some clues about annuity innovation if inflation continues.