Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Biden Tapping Wall Streeters for Economic Team: Reports
By Melanie WaddellThe president elect taps a former BlackRock advisor and might name a current executive for a key post, published reports say.
November 09, 2020
Biden Vows to Extend Jobless Aid, Names Economic TeamWill Biden name Sen. Elizabeth Warren his Treasury secretary? Strategist Greg Valliere speculates.
July 30, 2020
Senate GOP Floats $1,000 Checks, Blocks Vote on Democratic Aid BillThe bill provides the same size payments to adults and children.
June 17, 2020
Powell, Former Fed Chiefs Make the Case for More Government AidChairman Powell and former chairs Yellen and Bernanke stress the disproportionate impact of the downturn on minority groups.
June 02, 2020
CBO: U.S. Economy Won't Recover Pandemic Losses Until 2030The preliminary projection says nominal GDP will be reduced by $15.7 trillion during the interim.
May 13, 2020
Fed Chief Warns of Lasting Economic Damage, Pushes More Fiscal StimulusChairman Jerome Powell says Congress should act, noting that Fed policy has its limitations.
May 06, 2020
What's Next for Equity Markets?Despite the recovery from the market's March lows, investors should remain cautious.
April 29, 2020
U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of RecessionIt's the first quarterly economic contraction since 2014 and the biggest since 2008.