Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
Edward Jones Saw Uptick in Senior Advisor Exits in 2025: Report
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinPossible drivers include retirement, changes at the firm and a desire to own their books, Muriel Consulting suggests.
March 23, 2026
On Wall Street, Trump's Flip on Iran Bombing Threat Sows Both Hope and DoubtMarkets rallied after the president announced negotiations, but many investors are skeptical he can end the war he started.
March 20, 2026
7 in 10 Americans Embrace New Approaches to Retirement: FidelitySome 80% of Generation Z and 60% of millennials said they plan to phase different kinds of work into retirement.
March 19, 2026
12 Most Expensive U.S. Cities in 2025SmartAsset ranked the cost of living across 236 cities, based on data for housing, food, utilities and other essentials.
March 18, 2026
DOL Won't Float a New Fiduciary RuleLabor said it has restored ERISA's five-part test for determining who is an investment advice fiduciary.
March 18, 2026
Insurers Have Promised Private Credit Funds $90BTreasury research office analysts wonder what the promises would mean in a long market downturn.
March 18, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Still Projects One Rate Cut in 2026Fed officials acknowledged increased uncertainty due to the war in the Middle East.
March 17, 2026
Why the Boomer Wealth Transfer Might Not Be So 'Great'A significant portion of the assets' value could evaporate in their distribution, a new white paper argues.