Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
President Obama Signs Jobless Benefits Extension Bill
By James J. GreenPresident Obama signed a bill (H.R. 4213) extending aid to 2.5 million unemployed Americans on Thursday night, July 22, in the Oval Office following House of Representatives approval Thursday afternoon.Office
June 14, 2010
Street Sentiment Stays Bullish; Just Off '10 HighNow just under 60, the sentiment of Wall Street firms tracked by First Coverage is above its May-2008 high and not far off its peak of 60 in mid-May 2010
June 11, 2010
Unum Finds Holes in Benefits EducationEmployers' education about workplace benefits has fallen off, according to a study by Harris Interactive on behalf of Unum Group Corp., Chattanooga, Tenn.
June 07, 2010
Gibson To Join PEOAlphaStaff Group Inc. has hired John Gibson to be chief executive officer.
June 07, 2010
Northwestern: Slump Hits Millennials HardAbout 25% of U.S. teenagers will be unemployed this summer.
June 03, 2010
Economic Impact of BP Oil Leak Continues to ClimbBP spending $40 million per day as stock price sinks and takeover rumors rumble.
May 21, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Templates Roll OutFort William L.L.C. has released pre-approved volume submitter defined benefit plans.
May 20, 2010
S&P Seeks Comments On Proposed CriteriaStandard & Poor's Ratings Services is asking for reactions to proposed changes in the way it evaluates insurers' and reinsurers' economic capital models.