Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Thaler, Famed for ‘Nudge’ Theory, Wins Nobel Economics Prize
By Jonas BergmanThaler will spend the prize money as "irrationally as possible," he says.
June 26, 2017
Why Americans Feel So Good About a Mediocre EconomyOn surveys, businesspeople and consumers say the future looks bright. But recent economic activity hasn't appeared very robust.
May 15, 2017
6 Investing Themes Reshaping the FutureWith Trumps agenda mostly stalled, pay attention to stimulus plans, globalization and the aging of the population.
May 15, 2017
Unusually Low Volatility Can Be Dangerous for MarketsExcessive stability breeds instability down the road.
April 03, 2017
Long-Awaited 'Asian Century' Might Not Ever ComeAging populations increase the need for benefits, and they can also slow growth.
March 09, 2017
Dimon Says Trump Has Reawakened ‘Animal Spirits’ in USThe JPMorgan CEO says hes not concerned about a stock correction and that consumer and business confidence have "skyrocketed."
February 27, 2017
Fidelity Exec Named to Trump's Economic TeamChief Economic Advisor Gary Cohn taps Shahira Knight, 12 others to work on tax reform, retirement, jobs and economic growth.
February 20, 2017
Trump team fosters fears he'll adopt alternative economic factsSome statisticians are worried about doctored economic data coming from the administration itself.