Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
15 Most Expensive States for Early Retirement
By Michael S. FischerIn each of these states, you'd have to be a millionaire to retire at age 50, according to GOBankingRates' research.
August 14, 2024
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2025 Drops to 2.6% as Inflation FallsIn July, the lowest 12-month inflation since 2021 pushed down the projected retirement benefit increase for next year.
August 13, 2024
Fed's Bostic Says More Data Needed, Rate Cut Likely by Year-EndThe Atlanta Fed president wants to be sure the central bank won't have to change course once cuts begin.
August 13, 2024
Goldman, JPMorgan Say Markets Pricing in Higher Recession OddsEquity and bond markets are assigning a 41% probability to a U.S. recession, according to Goldman.
August 13, 2024
Morgan Stanley's Wilson Sees Few Signs of Bear Market in StocksThe strategist, who correctly predicted the recent downdraft in equities, says a major collapse is unlikely.
August 13, 2024
More Life and Annuity Products Offer Commodity IndexesInflation is increasing some clients' interest in tying value to something tangible.
August 09, 2024
In Today's Volatile Markets, Buffer ETFs Could Offer Peace of MindThese funds now have $41.4 billion in assets and typically take a long position in broad index-based funds and also buy and sell options.
August 09, 2024
Jeremy Siegel Fears Fed 'Falling Behind' on Rate Cuts"It's almost like Chairman Powell wants to see the bottom fall out of the labor market and then they'll do it," he said.