Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
15 States Where Wages Grow Fastest
By Michael S. FischerThere's a 36-percentage-point difference in wage growth between the state at the top of the list and the one at the bottom, according to Approve.com.
November 01, 2021
10 Worst-Case Scenarios for the Global Economy in 2022These scenarios could derail the post-pandemic recovery worldwide, the Economist Intelligence Unit says.
November 01, 2021
Manchin Slams Brakes on Biden Plan, Chides ProgressivesBut another Democratic senator says Manchin's remarks don't substantially change the timeline for the $1.75T bill.
November 01, 2021
Social Media Star Kyla Scanlon Is Making Finance FunScanlon, 24, tells ThinkAdvisor why she quit American Funds, thinks memes beat fundamentals and finds monetary policy "fascinating."
October 28, 2021
8 Stock Market Predictions for This Year and NextStrategists including JPMorgan's David Kelly, CFRA's Sam Stovall and Goldman's David Kostin offer their forecasts.
October 28, 2021
Robust Demand Is Keeping Stocks Strong, Despite NaysayersThe economy is stronger than many strategists think with growth opportunities in key cyclical and reopened sectors.
October 28, 2021
Social Security Whiz Marcia Mantell Cheers Provisions for Widows, Caregivers in New BillRep. John Larson's new bill has added new, important measures that are much needed, says the retirement expert.
October 26, 2021
Millennials With Stockpiles of Cash Are Looking for Advice: New York LifeA drop in daily expenses during the pandemic gave many millennials and Gen Zers a chance to build a nest egg.