Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
15 Best Countries for Retirement Security: 2024
By Michael S. FischerThe U.S. dropped two spots in Natixis Investment Managers' annual ranking.
September 12, 2024
The Unavoidable Truth About Retirement Investing: Josh Brown"Take your risk today, or take it later," the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management tells ThinkAdvisor.
September 11, 2024
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2025 Drops Again to 2.5% on Cooler InflationAt that level, it would be the smallest increase for beneficiaries since 2021, Social Security expert Mary Johnson says.
September 10, 2024
Only 18% of Financial Advisors' Clients Are Younger Than 50: SurveyA new survey also asked about how advisors gained (and lost) clients and their biggest client problems.
September 10, 2024
High-Income Retirement Savers Still in a Post-Pandemic SlumpFor the top 5%, post-tax, inflation-adjusted income is 1.7% lower than it was before everything changed.
September 10, 2024
12 Worst Cities for Retirement: 2024Out of 182 cities, these ranked lowest on affordability, quality of life and health care, according to WalletHub.
September 09, 2024
Bob Doll: Recession May Be Inevitable, Despite Rate CutsImpending rate cuts may not be as bullish for stocks as investors expect, the market prognosticator maintains.
September 06, 2024
Why Retirement Trends Matter to the Fed's Call on Interest RatesMeasuring the pace and scale of retirement trends helps policymakers understand where the U.S. economy may be heading.