Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
How to Talk to Clients Who Fear the End of the Bull Market
By Dave GilreathVolatility is back, but that doesn't mean a bear market is around the corner.
September 10, 2024
Only 18% of Financial Advisors' Clients Are Younger Than 50: SurveyA new survey also asked about how advisors gained (and lost) clients and their biggest client problems.
September 10, 2024
High-Income Retirement Savers Still in a Post-Pandemic SlumpFor the top 5%, post-tax, inflation-adjusted income is 1.7% lower than it was before everything changed.
September 10, 2024
12 Worst Cities for Retirement: 2024Out of 182 cities, these ranked lowest on affordability, quality of life and health care, according to WalletHub.
September 09, 2024
Bob Doll: Recession May Be Inevitable, Despite Rate CutsImpending rate cuts may not be as bullish for stocks as investors expect, the market prognosticator maintains.
September 06, 2024
Why Retirement Trends Matter to the Fed's Call on Interest RatesMeasuring the pace and scale of retirement trends helps policymakers understand where the U.S. economy may be heading.
September 06, 2024
Clients Don't Need Big Magificent 7 Holdings: Schwab's SondersThere are many opportunities outside the mega-cap tech stocks, according to the investment strategist.
September 06, 2024
Here's How Much Financial Planners Were Paid in 2023The median total compensation for CFPs was 10% higher than that of other planners, a study finds.