Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Trump’s Tariffs Send Shockwaves Across Global Economy
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Catherine Lucey and Josh Wingrove and Skylar WoodhouseThe tariffs were “much worse than we feared,” an economist says.
March 27, 2025
Debate: Do Consumers Benefit From Proposed ACA Changes?Enrollees would be required to provide additional information to prove that they are eligible for special enrollment periods.
March 27, 2025
Withdrawn DOL Guidance on ESOPs Still Offers Fair Value InsightPlan fiduciaries may wish to consider the proposed language related to purchases or sales of private company stock.
March 27, 2025
Hot and Cold Wars Spook Insurers' Asset ManagersAbout 64% of the managers in the Americas named "geopolitical tensions" or trade disputes as top threats.
March 27, 2025
15 Happiest Cities in America: 2025Financial well-being goes a long way toward happiness, but it only goes so far.
March 26, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Pushes Estate Tax RepealEliminating the estate tax would cost an additional $300 billion over a decade.
March 26, 2025
Merrill Bets Big on on New 'Level Up' Training ProgramWith financial advice "at a premium today," Merrill seeks to double assets in five years, exec Ken Correa says.
March 25, 2025
Trump Media to Launch ETFs With Crypto.comTrump Media's financial strategy involves custodying up to $250M with Schwab.