Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Economist and Strategist Both Say ‘Double-Dip’ Recession Not Likely
By Kate McBride"We do not expect a double-dip recession," according to Bank of New York Chief Economist, Richard B. Hoey in his latest "Economic Update," released Monday.
September 07, 2010
Americans Reducing Debt, Study FindsAs a result of the economic crisis, 51% percent of Americans surveyed have cut back on their indebtedness.
August 16, 2010
GM IPO, Leading Indicators and China's No. 2: Advisor Briefing for the Week of August 16, 2010What's happening this week.
July 22, 2010
Conference Board Leading Economic Index for June Signals Recovery Is Slowing as FearedThe Conference Board's leading economic index for the U.S. fell 0.2% in June to 109.8, following a 0.5% increase in May and a 0.1% decline in April, the board said Thursday, July 22.
July 22, 2010
President Obama Signs Jobless Benefits Extension BillPresident Obama signed a bill (H.R. 4213) extending aid to 2.5 million unemployed Americans on Thursday night, July 22, in the Oval Office following House of Representatives approval Thursday afternoon.Office
July 19, 2010
Advisor alert: SMA 10th anniversary highlightsThe September issue of Senior Market Advisor will be our 10th Anniversary Issue. I know it's only July, but our editorial team is already piecing together a really cool retrospective of the last decade.
July 06, 2010
Bank Bonuses, Retail Sales, Jobless Claims: Advisor Briefing for the Week of July 6, 2010What's happening this week.
June 14, 2010
Street Sentiment Stays Bullish; Just Off '10 HighNow just under 60, the sentiment of Wall Street firms tracked by First Coverage is above its May-2008 high and not far off its peak of 60 in mid-May 2010