Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Falling Fund Fees Saved Investors $6.2B in 2020: Morningstar
By Michael S. FischerInvestors in sustainable funds pay a "greenium" versus investors in conventional funds, but it has been shrinking.
August 20, 2021
Delta Variant Is Top of Mind for Active Traders: SchwabThe virus outranks inflation, Federal Reserve policy and U.S.-China relations as the top factor, the survey found.
August 19, 2021
Don't Give Up on Investing in ChinaThe unpredictable regulatory environment adds significant risk, but the country remains an important and still-viable market.
August 19, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Prevented Nearly 140,000 U.S. Deaths: StudyThe study authors say their research is the first to assess the effects of state-level vaccination campaigns on the pandemic.
August 13, 2021
20 Best-Paying College Majors (That Aren't Engineering): 2021PayScale compiled data from 1,736 schools for its annual College Salary Report.
August 12, 2021
5 Top Market Predictions From Ark's Cathie WoodDespite continued inflation concerns, the Ark CEO and CIO points to several "deflationary signals" in the market.
August 11, 2021
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2022 Raised to 6.2%The latest estimated cost-of-living adjustment reflects a 5.4% increase in the consumer price index for the past 12 months.
August 10, 2021
Vaccine, More Stimulus Should Spur U.S. Stocks: LPLThe delta variant could cause some drag on the economy, but the effects won't be like those of 2020, says Barry Gilbert.