Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
How the Fed Erased 1% of the Dollar's Value in a Single Day
By Matthew BoeslerThe strong dollar has curbed the Fed's urgency to tighten.
January 23, 2015
Roubini: Obama is right; gold bugs are wrongAt Davos, the economist warns about inequality and calls for higher taxes on the wealthy.
January 21, 2015
Roubini: Obama Is Right; Gold Bugs Are WrongAt Davos, the economist warns that deflation is a bigger threat than inflation and calls for higher taxes on the wealthy.
January 20, 2015
Congress Needs to Do Its Bit for EconomyThe U.S. is doing better than other regions, but politicians must improve conditions for more Americans in 2015.
January 05, 2015
Economic Indicators and Their Effects on the MarketsEconomist Bernard Baumohl draws links between specific economic indicators and the attendant reactions of stocks, bonds and the dollar.
December 31, 2014
5 key economic trends for 2015: SIFMARise in GDP, a lower jobless rate and oil prices that remain low in the forecast.
December 22, 2014
Looking Ahead and Managing Change: 35 Years With Investment Advisor—SlideshowThis year is the 35th anniversary of Investment Advisor.
December 18, 2014
5 Key Economic Trends for 2015: SIFMARise in GDP, a lower jobless rate and oil prices that remain low in the forecast.