Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
The GOP’s Economy Problem, and How to Fix It in 2016
By Nicole GelinasRepublican presidential candidates can blunt Democrats' advantage on economic issues, but it will require them to go against every economic and political instinct they have.
July 07, 2015
Fed looks set to postpone rate increase amid Greece turmoilThe U.S. central bank probably wont raise borrowing costs until the first quarter of next year, based on a Morgan Stanley index.
July 06, 2015
The (inadequate) case for economic pessimismThe U.S. could soon experience a period of strong economic growth once deleveraging is over, A. Gary Shilling argues.
July 06, 2015
The (inadequate) case for economic pessimismThe U.S. could soon experience a period of strong economic growth once deleveraging is over, A. Gary Shilling argues.
June 30, 2015
Merkel Shuts Down Greek Bid for New Aid Talks Before ReferendumGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel dismissed a bid for aid by Greece hours before its bailout expires and a payment deadline to the IMF passes.
June 30, 2015
Fed beats Greece as Treasuries drop for first quarter Since 2013As Treasuries dropped, market volatility has jumped since Greek Prime Minister Tsipras called a referendum.
June 25, 2015
Are We Headed for a ‘Profits Recession?’"Earnings forecasts have been coming down quite precipitously," S&P Capital IQ's Sam Stovall says, but we're not quite there yet.
June 24, 2015
We're heading for massively slower job growth unless immigration surgesOur future is one of lesser, subdued economic growth accompanied by starkly lower monthly employment gains.