Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
JPMorgan to Cut 120 Jobs in New Jersey
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe layoff notice follows several hundred job cuts announced in New Jersey and California in 2025.
February 19, 2026
Jackson Closes on Source of Fixed Annuity FuelThe company is happy to sell nervous retirement savers products that provide account value guarantees.
February 18, 2026
Endowments Had Stable Returns, Boosted Spending in FY25U.S. colleges tapped assets to help prop up operations and support students, faculty and missions, data shows.
February 17, 2026
LPL Lays Off 3% of Workforce 'Across All Areas'Based on LPL's year-end headcount, roughly 300 people were likely dismissed.
February 13, 2026
Social Security 2027 COLA Estimated at 2.8%An increase at this level "would only exacerbate seniors' financial stress," said Shannon Benton of The Senior Citizens League.
February 12, 2026
Aging Boomers to Put Pressure on Social Security: CBOParticipation in federal programs is projected to continue growing faster than the overall population, a report finds.
February 12, 2026
12 Cities Where Millennials Are Moving: 2026Many in this cohort are relocating for job opportunities, preferable lifestyles, family or other considerations.
February 11, 2026
Corebridge Shrugs Off Changing Interest Rate WindsExecutives predicted that strong distribution will help keep annuity sales on course.