Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Inflation Near 40-Year High Shocks Americans, Spooks Washington
By Reade Pickert and Matthew BoeslerAlready-hot inflation is forecast to climb to 6.8%. That would be the highest rate since Ronald Reagan was president.
December 08, 2021
3 Lasting Economic Impacts of the Pandemic: ReportEconomists polled by SIFMA also weigh in on their expectations for inflation, GDP growth, employment and wages.
December 08, 2021
Jeffrey Gundlach's Top 10 Predictions for 2022The stock market faces "rougher waters" as the Fed aims to speed up the end of quantitative easing and then raise interest rates, he says.
December 08, 2021
The World's 17 Youngest BillionairesThinkAdvisor sorted through Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires ranking to find those who are 31 year of age and younger worldwide.
December 06, 2021
Schumer Aims to Push Biden Economic Bill Through Before HolidayAll Senate Democrats have yet to sign onto the $2 trillion package now under discussion, including Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
December 03, 2021
Inflation Worries Drive Down Execs' Outlook on U.S. Economy: SurveyThe survey is a forward-looking indicator that tracks hiring and business-related expectations for the next 12 months.
December 03, 2021
15 Swanky Luxury Gifts for 2021Here's what to get for that person, or dog, on your list who has everything — assuming you have some cash lying around.
December 02, 2021
Why MMT Haters Have It Wrong: Economist Michael NormanThe modern monetary theory proponent tells ThinkAdvisor why he thinks advisors should pay attention to this controversial philosophy.