Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Best & Worst Housing Markets During the Pandemic
By Michael S. FischerWith remote work the new norm, Bankrate tracked the winning and losing markets in the pandemic-fueled housing boom.
April 08, 2021
15% of U.S. Stock Investors Started in 2020: Schwab SurveyThese investors say they learned lessons in 2020 about investing for the long term, and 72% plan to buy and hold this year.
April 07, 2021
As the Economy Starts to Normalize, the Market Looks to CyclicalsThe consumer savings rate is nearly 20%. That's a lot of pent-up demand.
April 01, 2021
Schwab's Sonders: Where to Invest as S&P Tops 4,000Sonders and other strategists weigh in on whether the stock rally will last and where to find value in the market.
March 30, 2021
Optimism Surges Among Black Investors: Wells FargoThe bank attributed the sunny outlook to the change in political leadership and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
March 29, 2021
COVID-19 Squeeze on U.S. Adults Tightens: PrudentialProblems with paying bills increased sharply between May and December 2020.
March 29, 2021
MassMutual Sees Crisis Hitting Younger Adults HarderMillennials and Generation Z members are struggling more and supporting loved ones more.
March 26, 2021
Should the Child Tax Credit Be Paid in Installments? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to ThumbTwo professors debate whether the IRS should make advance payments of part of the child tax credit.