Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
The Bond Market Is Waiting for the Fed
By Bernice NapachAnders Persson, chief investment officer of global fixed income at Nuveen, offers his outlook for the fixed income market.
May 24, 2021
Ray Dalio: Bitcoin's 'Biggest Risk Is Its Success'The billionaire investor says he prefers Bitcoin to U.S. government bonds.
May 24, 2021
Fed to Research Central Bank Digital CurrencyFederal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard says a CBDC "should complement and not replace currency and bank accounts."
May 21, 2021
BNY Mellon U.S. Master Trust Universe Posts 2.5% Q1 ReturnEndowments continue to outperform other types of plans, BNY Mellon reported.
May 21, 2021
Why Delayed Social Security Claiming Is More Valuable Than EverAs your high-earning clients continue to live longer and longer, the benefits of delaying their claim increase.
May 20, 2021
Relocating Homebuyers Choose Low-Tax States: RedfinFour people moved into low-tax states for every person who moved out, the real estate site found.
May 19, 2021
Bullish Sentiment Dips Slightly but Still 'Unambiguous': BofAInvestors consider inflation and a taper tantrum the top tail risks, the survey found.
May 18, 2021
BofA to Raise Minimum Wage to $25 an HourThe Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender will also require its U.S. vendors to pay employees dedicated to the bank $15 per hour or more.