Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Fears Mount Over Long COVID Winter Without Stimulus
By Bernice NapachSeveral provisions of the CARES Act will expire at year-end without congressional action.
June 17, 2020
Powell, Former Fed Chiefs Make the Case for More Government AidChairman Powell and former chairs Yellen and Bernanke stress the disproportionate impact of the downturn on minority groups.
June 02, 2020
CBO: U.S. Economy Won't Recover Pandemic Losses Until 2030The preliminary projection says nominal GDP will be reduced by $15.7 trillion during the interim.
May 13, 2020
Fed Chief Warns of Lasting Economic Damage, Pushes More Fiscal StimulusChairman Jerome Powell says Congress should act, noting that Fed policy has its limitations.
May 06, 2020
What's Next for Equity Markets?Despite the recovery from the market's March lows, investors should remain cautious.
April 29, 2020
U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of RecessionIt's the first quarterly economic contraction since 2014 and the biggest since 2008.
April 24, 2020
The CBO's Devastating Economic Outlook for 2020It projects a 5.6% decline in GDP and double-digit jobless rates this year.
March 18, 2020
In Coronavirus Fight, Ranking the Most and Least Aggressive StatesAs coronavirus rampages across America, some states have been more aggressive than others in addressing the crisis.