Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
The Big Question Looming Over Bonuses This Year
By Rob BurgessComp experts predict one of two outcomes: market momentum drives modest increases, or a big shock drains bonus pools.
May 11, 2026
How Frontloading Taxes Can Help Prevent Pain in RetirementPaying taxes sooner at lower rates, Wade Pfau suggests, offers "immediate benefits" related to future RMDs.
May 07, 2026
5 Best and 5 Worst Entry-Level Jobs in 2026WalletHub graded 108 occupations on factors like starting pay, growth potential and the likelihood of working long hours.
May 06, 2026
JPMorgan Creates New Index Tracking 6,400 Private CompaniesThe middle-market benchmark will serve as a "diagnostic instrument" rather than a tradable index.
May 05, 2026
RIA Deals Hit a Quarterly Record. Here's What's Selling.Emerging trends include overseas expansion, AI investment and acquisitions to build holistic platforms, Echelon reports.
May 04, 2026
Allworth Financial Adds New Investor in Its Third Funding RoundThe $35 billion RIA has entered into a strategic investment partnership co-led by Integrum Holdings.
May 01, 2026
LPL Still Pushing to Keep 90% of Commonwealth Assets: CEOTotal assets jumped 30% year over year to $2.3 trillion in Q1, but recruited assets fell 55%.
May 01, 2026
Americans' 9 Biggest Financial Worries: GallupConcerns about costs far outpace all other fiscal challenges, the annual Economy and Personal Finance survey finds.