Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Harry Dent: Market Crash Coming in 2-3 Years; Economy 'Already Dead'
By Jane Wollman RusoffAnd another round of stimulus won't revive it, the "Contrarian's Contrarian" tells ThinkAdvisor.
November 13, 2020
Fears Mount Over Long COVID Winter Without StimulusSeveral provisions of the CARES Act will expire at year-end without congressional action.
November 09, 2020
Biden Vows to Extend Jobless Aid, Names Economic TeamWill Biden name Sen. Elizabeth Warren his Treasury secretary? Strategist Greg Valliere speculates.
July 30, 2020
Senate GOP Floats $1,000 Checks, Blocks Vote on Democratic Aid BillThe bill provides the same size payments to adults and children.
June 17, 2020
Powell, Former Fed Chiefs Make the Case for More Government AidChairman Powell and former chairs Yellen and Bernanke stress the disproportionate impact of the downturn on minority groups.
June 02, 2020
CBO: U.S. Economy Won't Recover Pandemic Losses Until 2030The preliminary projection says nominal GDP will be reduced by $15.7 trillion during the interim.
May 13, 2020
Fed Chief Warns of Lasting Economic Damage, Pushes More Fiscal StimulusChairman Jerome Powell says Congress should act, noting that Fed policy has its limitations.
May 06, 2020
What's Next for Equity Markets?Despite the recovery from the market's March lows, investors should remain cautious.