Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Life, Health and Annuity Issuers Are Still Hiring
By Allison BellMost participants in the latest Jacobson-Aon insurance labor market survey expect revenue growth over the next 12 months.
August 20, 2026
Best & Worst Medicare Advantage Plans in 12 States: JD Power, 2026Overall customer satisfaction fell 12 points from 2025, the research group found.
August 19, 2026
Family Offices Favor Direct Investments Over Hedge Funds and Private Credit: ReportThe shift reinforces a trend FINTRX has been watching, research associate Patrick Galvin says.
August 19, 2026
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What a Home Can and Can't Do in a Client's Retirement PlanHousing should be considered a retirement asset, not an investment, advisors say — and the distinction matters.
August 19, 2026
Ken Fisher's Firm Seen Behind $4B Contrarian Bond TradeThe billionaire's firm appears to be betting that the longest-dated U.S. bonds will rally.
August 19, 2026
Pimco's President Says Wealth Firms Running Shy of Private CreditWealth managers are beating a retreat from private credit and ramping up a search for alternatives, says Christian Stracke.
August 18, 2026
12 Fastest-Growing States by PopulationA growing population can support economic growth, SmartAsset notes.
August 14, 2026
12 Most Expensive States to Live ComfortablyA six-figure salary no longer guarantees financial ease in much of the United States, SmartAsset reports.