Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Fitch Predicts Annuity Issuers Will Overcome Office Slump
By Allison BellBut falling prices pose "global contagion risk" for some small banks, analysts warn.
May 01, 2024
U.S. Faces Retirement Crisis, Working Women SaySurvey respondents cited inflation and rising health costs among reasons that retirement is only getting harder.
May 01, 2024
Fed Flags Lack of Inflation Progress but Signals Hikes UnlikelyOfficials unanimously decided to leave the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%.
May 01, 2024
15 U.S. Cities Where It Takes the Most Income to Be Middle ClassIn six cities, a household can bring in more than $300,000 and still fit the definition, SmartAsset found.
April 30, 2024
How to Lock In a $14M Estate Tax Exemption Before 2026Families have a range of planning options — and trust limitations — to consider as exclusion amounts change.
April 30, 2024
IBD Channel Faces Exodus to RIAs: CerulliOf advisors thinking of going independent, only a fraction said they'd want to custody with their current BD.
April 29, 2024
10 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for the Long Term: MorningstarThe highlighted companies have predictable cash flows, with management teams making smart capital-allocation decisions.
April 29, 2024
Why Invest in Private Markets?It's possible to ride along with top-quartile funds found in multibillion-dollar institutional portfolios.