Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
The Chinese Paradox
By Alexei BayerEarlier this year, when Chinese president Hu Jintao visited the United States, a political cartoon made rounds in American newspapers. Mr. Hu was shown driving...
December 15, 2005
Economic Capital Discussed As Risk Management ToolPWCDec13jc83 linesEconomic capital, a capital adequacy measure, is gaining some ground as an accepted tool but still has a way to go, according to a ...
August 31, 2005
Pru Supports Contest For Disability ProgramsPrudential Financial Inc. is helping to sponsor a program that will encourage nonprofit groups to help people with disabilities.[@@]Prudential, Newark, N.J., is supporting a ...
November 23, 2004
Kicker: Recent TrendsBENEFITS WITH TEETHWhen recommending a dental program for your client, it is important to take into consideration the current environment. Recent trends show:That for employer-paid ...
November 16, 2004
AFLAC Promotes Kan And Paul Amos IINU Online News Service, Nov. 16, 2004, 5:20 p.m. ESTThe Southeastern insurer that created that duck has announced 2 executive changes.[@@]AFLAC Inc, Columbus, Ga., ...
June 01, 2004
On The Road, And In PrintWhen they're not sharing their pearls of wisdom in print with IA readers, our columnists still find plenty of ways to keep busy. Larry Chambers was...
May 03, 2004
AIG Hires Leading EconomistNU Online News Service, May 3, 2004, 3:24 p.m. EDT -- American International Group Inc., New York, has hired a world-renowned economist.[@@]Jacob Frenkel will ...