Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
15% of U.S. Stock Investors Started in 2020: Schwab Survey
By Michael S. FischerThese investors say they learned lessons in 2020 about investing for the long term, and 72% plan to buy and hold this year.
March 30, 2021
Optimism Surges Among Black Investors: Wells FargoThe bank attributed the sunny outlook to the change in political leadership and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
March 29, 2021
COVID-19 Squeeze on U.S. Adults Tightens: PrudentialProblems with paying bills increased sharply between May and December 2020.
March 29, 2021
MassMutual Sees Crisis Hitting Younger Adults HarderMillennials and Generation Z members are struggling more and supporting loved ones more.
March 26, 2021
Should the Child Tax Credit Be Paid in Installments? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to ThumbTwo professors debate whether the IRS should make advance payments of part of the child tax credit.
March 19, 2021
14 Undervalued Small-Cap Stock Picks for 2021: MorningstarSmall-caps have outperformed as investors look to an economic reopening; the top stock on this list has risen almost 40% year to date.
March 18, 2021
Top 12 Global Cities for the Ultra-Wealthy: 2021These are the most desirable cities for the ultra-wealthy people to live, do business and invest, according to Knight Frank's research.
March 17, 2021
Fed Keeps Zero-Rate Outlook, Sees Inflation Bump as Short-LivedOfficials saw their preferred measure of price pressures slowing to 2% next year following a spike to 2.4% in 2021.