Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Stocks Flip Higher in Seesaw Session; Bonds Gain
By Stephen Kirkland and Vildana HajricThe risk of an economic downturn amid price pressures and rising borrowing costs remains the major worry for markets.
May 13, 2022
Bonds May Be Down, But Some Annuity Payouts Are UpA "free lunch" potentially exists for advisors and retirees willing to shop around for the most attractive rates.
May 12, 2022
Treasury Secretary Worries About Leverage at Life InsurersJanet Yellen says FSOC members are looking at their options.
May 11, 2022
Debate: Should Biden Cancel Millions of Americans' Student Debt?Two professors discuss Republicans' renewed attacks on the administration's plan to order student loan forgiveness.
May 11, 2022
Life Insurers Look Fine: Swiss Re EconomistsAn insurer for insurers says the return of inflation could help a little.
May 09, 2022
Father of 4% Rule Urges Caution, Cash as Market Risk RisesBut recent calls to cut withdrawals to around 3% or less are too conservative, Bill Bengen tells ThinkAdvisor.
May 09, 2022
5 Ways to Diversify a 60-40 PortfolioThese alternative strategies are becoming increasingly accessible to individual investors and their advisors.
May 09, 2022
Crypto Interest Surges Among Big InvestorsForty-one percent of alternative investment allocators said they expect their firms to increase allocations to digital assets.