Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Fed looks set to postpone rate increase amid Greece turmoil
By Wes GoodmanThe U.S. central bank probably wont raise borrowing costs until the first quarter of next year, based on a Morgan Stanley index.
June 30, 2015
Merkel Shuts Down Greek Bid for New Aid Talks Before ReferendumGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel dismissed a bid for aid by Greece hours before its bailout expires and a payment deadline to the IMF passes.
June 30, 2015
Fed beats Greece as Treasuries drop for first quarter Since 2013As Treasuries dropped, market volatility has jumped since Greek Prime Minister Tsipras called a referendum.
June 25, 2015
Are We Headed for a ‘Profits Recession?’"Earnings forecasts have been coming down quite precipitously," S&P Capital IQ's Sam Stovall says, but we're not quite there yet.
June 24, 2015
We're heading for massively slower job growth unless immigration surgesOur future is one of lesser, subdued economic growth accompanied by starkly lower monthly employment gains.
June 17, 2015
Fed signals rate increase this year, gradual path in 2016The Federal Reserve signaled a pickup in the economy is keeping it on track to raise interest rates this year, though subsequent increases are likely to be more gradual than anticipated earlier.
June 17, 2015
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Slow IncreaseFed decision suggests economic liftoff still a ways off; 2% inflation goal not seen until the "medium term."
June 12, 2015
Consumer sentiment in U.S. climbed more than forecast in JuneThe labor market has buoyed consumers attitudes, even as gas pump prices rise from the cheapest rates since 2009.