Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
What Oil at $50 a Barrel Means for the World Economy
By Enda Curran | Michelle JamriskoLower oil prices may be good for consumers, but it also has other not-so-good consequences on the global economy.
September 30, 2018
Top 10 Fastest Growing Small, Midsize Cities in the U.S.Are you an insurer looking for a new market? WalletHub ranked 515 cities based on 15 key measures of growth and decline.
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.