Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Meet 5 Doomsayers Who Say the Economy Will Keep Shrinking
By Alex TanziThe pessimists were right last time; here's why the gloomiest forecasters in Bloomberg's survey expect the U.S. economy to keep shrinking.
August 03, 2022
Bourbon, Mobile Home Parks and a Down Market Make a Good Mix at Freestone CapitalFounder Gary Furukawa discusses the drinking "renaissance," the opportunities in low-income housing and why he relishes bear markets.
August 03, 2022
Inflation Is Women's Biggest Financial Worry: SurveyEven among the highest earners, only 44% said they knew how to address inflation risk in their portfolios.
August 03, 2022
Battle Erupts Over Claim Manchin Bill Raises Middle-Class TaxesThose earning less than $200,000 could see their tax burden rise 1%, an official, GOP-requested analysis finds.
August 02, 2022
As Financial Confidence Ebbs, Americans Tap Savings to Cover Everyday CostsThe positive expectations many adults had about their finances heading into 2022 are fading, New York Life found.
August 02, 2022
Jeremy Siegel: Time for Fed to Slow Rate HikesThe Wharton economist also said he was puzzled by why GDP fell as the economy added 2.7 million jobs.
August 01, 2022
The Run From REITs Is 'Overdone': Morningstar AnalystRising interest rates have pressured real estate investment trust shares this year and may cause prices to decline further, but publicly traded REITs nonetheless…
August 01, 2022
Are We in a Recession? Here's What 6 Key Indicators ShowThe official arbiters of U.S. recessions look at these monthly economic indicators to decide if the nation is in a downturn.