Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Condoleezza Rice urges action on domestic issues
By Warren S. HerschThe U.S. must address festering fiscal and social issues to maintain its political and economic standing.
March 20, 2013
Fed Holds Rates, QE in Place as Congress Holds Budget HostageIn its efforts to prop up the economy by keeping interest rates down, the Fed will keep buying $85 billion a month in Treasury and mortgage-backed securities.
March 19, 2013
When the proposal costs more than a weddingMarriage proposals have become so popular that proposal planners now exist.
March 19, 2013
Your Client’s Brain: Can’t Make a Decision? Flip a Coin (Really!)The work of Dan Ariely and Linda Graham suggests one simple yet effective way to help clients make a decision.
March 15, 2013
What Chinese are worried aboutJust about everything, the Chinese are just worried about everything.
March 12, 2013
El-Erian Calls Fed ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’El-Erian compares the limited tools yet expansive creativity Bernanke & Co. employ to that of the humble wizard.
February 28, 2013
Iceland Ripe With Opportunity? MaybeRuling absolving liability to international Icesave depositors is positive; postponement of EU talks, maybe not so much.
February 27, 2013
Mixed Signals Give Gold Investors WhiplashWhat is going on with gold? Sharply contrasting trends seem to be giving investors whiplash.