Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Don't Waste Time Predicting the Next Recession
By C. Thomas HowardRecessions are usually triggered by events that are largely unpredictable in advance.
July 28, 2018
House GOP Candidates Face Election HeadwindsThe economy may be booming, but the Affordable Care Act is still here.
July 27, 2018
Americans Have Been Saving Much More Than Thought, New Data ShowThe government's comprehensive update of GDP bumped up the savings rate to 6.7% from 4.2% reported previously.
July 17, 2018
Fed's Powell Says Trade Barriers Threaten Wages and GrowthA inversion might change the Fed's plan for rate hikes.
June 22, 2018
Wells Fargo's Pass Looks a Little Like a FailIf this year's bank stress tests were graded on curve, Wells Fargo would be at the bottom.
June 21, 2018
Think Economic Growth Is the Be-All? Think AgainThere are better ways to measure well-being than old-style economic models focused on maximizing consumption.
June 04, 2018
A Mixed Outlook for the US EconomyBusiness economists are slightly less optimistic for the full year; an Atlanta Fed report is extremely bullish for Q2.
May 10, 2018
Democrats Should Learn How to Talk About InflationThe economic priorities will change before the 2020 election.