Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
17 Worst-Paying College Majors: 2023
By Michael S. FischerEducation majors are still getting the short end of the stick, but they're not the only ones.
March 28, 2023
Ken Fisher Boosts Wall Street West With $197B Texas MoveWashington is imposing a 7% tax on long-term capital gains that top $250,000, prompting his firm's relocation.
March 28, 2023
Gundlach Says Recession Will Start in a Few MonthsThe overall state of the economy is "clearly weak," the DoubleLine Capital CEO said on CNBC.
March 27, 2023
REITs Under Pressure After Bank FailuresThe Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund, for instance, is down more than 8% over the past month.
March 27, 2023
7 Deadly Sins of Advising in Messy MarketsIt is easy to maintain a low profile when the stock market is rocky, but this is when clients need you the most.
March 24, 2023
Jeremy Siegel: Stocks Have Been the Best Long-Term Investment for 220 YearsDespite major crises, the real long-term returns have been remarkably consistent, the Wharton professor says.
March 23, 2023
Finding Opportunities in a Stock Picker's MarketThere are opportunities amid the mixed signals on inflation and the economy and expectations for a slowdown.
March 23, 2023
Falling Asset Values Could Put More Banks in JeopardyResearchers estimate that falling asset values could lead to deadly depositor runs at 186 financial institutions.