Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Goldman: What Family Offices Do Differently
By Michael S. FischerThese investors benefit from a lack of defined investing timelines and the absence of outside interference, the survey found.
July 20, 2021
Should 1031 Exchanges Be Limited?Two professors debate Biden's proposal to cap the amount of capital gains taxes that real estate investors can defer on like-kind exchanges.
July 20, 2021
The Real Threat of Inflation in RetirementThe recent CPI jump may actually be a boon for retirees, but the effects of inflation on retirement are broader than a price index can capture.
July 19, 2021
Where Did the Mass Affluent Households Go?The number of households in this group dropped about 13% from a year ago, Hearts & Wallets found.
July 14, 2021
Drop in 10-Year Treasury Yield Baffles Market StrategistsThe decline is puzzling given the economic rebound and surging inflation.
July 14, 2021
Maybe COVID-19 Caused Us to Ignore Bumps and Aches That MatterInsurers are building the impact of lack of routine care into Connecticut individual health rate requests.
July 13, 2021
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2022 Raised to 6.1%The latest estimated cost-of-living adjustment reflects a 5.4% increase in the consumer price index for the past 12 months.
July 12, 2021
10 Biggest Trends Shaping the Next 3 Decades, According to Big InvestorsChina's growing dominance and cryptocurrencies are two new trends on Investcorp's list this year.