Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
20 Fastest-Growing Financial Services Firms in the U.S.
By Michael S. FischerCompanies on Inc.'s list are ranked according to their sales growth from 2020 through 2023.
August 13, 2024
Goldman, JPMorgan Say Markets Pricing in Higher Recession OddsEquity and bond markets are assigning a 41% probability to a U.S. recession, according to Goldman.
August 13, 2024
Morgan Stanley's Wilson Sees Few Signs of Bear Market in StocksThe strategist, who correctly predicted the recent downdraft in equities, says a major collapse is unlikely.
August 13, 2024
More Life and Annuity Products Offer Commodity IndexesInflation is increasing some clients' interest in tying value to something tangible.
August 09, 2024
In Today's Volatile Markets, Buffer ETFs Could Offer Peace of MindThese funds now have $41.4 billion in assets and typically take a long position in broad index-based funds and also buy and sell options.
August 09, 2024
Jeremy Siegel Fears Fed 'Falling Behind' on Rate Cuts"It's almost like Chairman Powell wants to see the bottom fall out of the labor market and then they'll do it," he said.
August 08, 2024
New Retirement Income Model Shows Who's at Highest RiskCertain demographic groups are at more risk of falling short than others, a new Morningstar analysis finds.
August 08, 2024
'Silver Wave' Isn't the Only Factor Boosting AnnuitiesLIMRA projects an increase in annual annuity sales to as much as $378 billion, Principal's Sri Reddy says.