Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Congress Needs to Do Its Bit for Economy
By Mohamed El-ErianThe U.S. is doing better than other regions, but politicians must improve conditions for more Americans in 2015.
December 22, 2014
Looking Ahead and Managing Change: 35 Years With Investment Advisor—SlideshowThis year is the 35th anniversary of Investment Advisor.
December 18, 2014
5 Key Economic Trends for 2015: SIFMARise in GDP, a lower jobless rate and oil prices that remain low in the forecast.
December 16, 2014
China’s One-Child PolicyLast November, Chinas Communist Party announced that it would relax its famed one-child policy. Will Chinas new family planning policies actually have an impact?
November 24, 2014
The New Economy Is Here—Like It or NotThe post-industrial age brings turmoil and opportunity.
October 08, 2014
Fed Saw Global Slowdown Among Risks to OutlookMarkets surge after FOMC meeting minutes reveal still dovish tendencies on rates.
September 02, 2014
How to eliminate multi-carrier billing objectionsTwo trends are transforming the world of benefits and terrifying the industry in the process.
August 25, 2014
Hussman Rails Against FedLike a puppeteer trying to control his puppet without realizing the strings have been cut, the Fed's policy levers cannot reach their targets, Hussman argues.