Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
10 Cheapest Big Cities in the World: 2021
By Michael S. FischerThe cheapest cities in the EIU's latest World Cost of Living index are mainly in the Middle East, Africa and poorer parts of Asia.
November 30, 2021
BofA Predicts Flat S&P 500 in 2022BofA Securities stock strategists favor small-caps over large-caps due to valuations and pricing power.
November 29, 2021
Yearly RIA Deal Count Hits 200: DeVoeBy comparison, RIAs made 159 M&A deals in all of 2020, DeVoe & Co. reports.
November 26, 2021
Fear of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Pounds Financial MarketsThe Biden administration is responding by imposing new travel restrictions.
November 24, 2021
In a Resurgent Economy, Inflation LoomsWages are increasing, but current data show that inflation is rising faster.
November 24, 2021
Are You Rich? That's a Ridiculous Question.Democrats are tying themselves into knots trying to define who's wealthy enough to pay for their new spending plan.
November 23, 2021
Rising Inflation May Be a Lesser Risk Than a Fed Mistake: StrategistsInflation has peaked or is about to, but price pressures will remain, economists and bond strategists say.
November 23, 2021
Why Retirees Are Spending More Than They Used ToIt's not just because of inflation, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's top retirement researcher tells ThinkAdvisor.