Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
The Myth of Growth
By Alexei BayerOver the past two years, Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman has been one of the most vocal and noticeable advocates...
September 15, 2010
Economist and Strategist Both Say 'Double-Dip' Recession Not LikelyExpansion will be 'subpar;' rates stay low; are bond yields so low it's time to consider stocks?
September 15, 2010
Economist and Strategist Both Say ‘Double-Dip’ Recession Not Likely"We do not expect a double-dip recession," according to Bank of New York Chief Economist, Richard B. Hoey in his latest "Economic Update," released Monday.
September 10, 2010
Obama Appoints Goolsbee as Chair of the Council of Economic AdvisersThe White House announced Friday, September 10, that President Obama has appointed Austan Goolsbee to replace Christina Romer as the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).
September 09, 2010
Top 10 Most Competitive Countries: World Economic Forum RankingsThe land of perpetual neutrality tops the overall rankings in "The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011," released Thursday, September 9, by the World Economic Forum ahead of its Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2010 in Tianjin, China.
September 07, 2010
Americans Reducing Debt, Study FindsAs a result of the economic crisis, 51% percent of Americans surveyed have cut back on their indebtedness.
August 16, 2010
GM IPO, Leading Indicators and China's No. 2: Advisor Briefing for the Week of August 16, 2010What's happening this week.
July 22, 2010
Conference Board Leading Economic Index for June Signals Recovery Is Slowing as FearedThe Conference Board's leading economic index for the U.S. fell 0.2% in June to 109.8, following a 0.5% increase in May and a 0.1% decline in April, the board said Thursday, July 22.