Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Fed Upgrades View of Economy While Keeping Rates Near Zero
By Craig Torres and Catarina SaraivaFed Chairman Powell said the recovery has been faster than expected but "remains uneven and far from complete."
April 23, 2021
More Business Owners Plan to Retire Early: SurveyA Wilmington Trust survey found that the share of business owners planning early retirement nearly doubled from a year ago.
April 19, 2021
How Interest Rates Affect Growth vs. Value StocksRates have risen on increased inflation expectations amid a reopening economy and crazy amounts of stimulus.
April 19, 2021
Should Repayment of ACA Tax Credits Be Suspended?Two professors debate the suspension of repayment obligations for excess health insurance premium tax credits for 2020.
April 19, 2021
12 Best Big Cities for Families to Build WealthWhen it comes to income vs. expenses, some big cities — even expensive ones — are friendlier than others.
April 14, 2021
How Financial Advisors Are Protecting Retirees From InflationMorningstar's Christine Benz outlines three ways to protect against inflation. We asked advisors for their ideas.
April 12, 2021
Best & Worst Housing Markets During the PandemicWith remote work the new norm, Bankrate tracked the winning and losing markets in the pandemic-fueled housing boom.
April 09, 2021
U.S. Growth Expectations Keep Mounting With Bigger TailwindEconomists' expectations for gross domestic product growth surged more than a percentage point to an annualized pace of 8.1% in the second quarter.