Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
February 16, 2024
15 Most Educated States in America: 2024WalletHub ranked the states on educational quality and attainment.
February 14, 2024
El-Erian: Market's 'Outsized Reaction' to Inflation Data Came After Getting 'Carried Away'The Federal Reserve needs to make three rate cuts and shouldn't wait too long, the Allianz economist cautioned.
February 14, 2024
Gundlach: Watch This Indicator Next for Clue on Rate HikesThe CPI came "back to bite" the Fed, but a more important number is coming, DoubleLine's CEO says.
February 14, 2024
For Income-Focused Investors, Now Is the Time for BondsA few years ago, dividend yields exceeded bond yields. That's no longer the case.
February 13, 2024
Older Investors Think They're Ready to Retire. Advisors Disagree.The disparity was especially acute around specific topics, such as Social Security and Medicare planning, Allspring found.
February 13, 2024
8 Ways to Talk Tech (or Anything New) With Skeptical ClientsIt may require baby steps for clients to see emerging opportunities, but the efforts are often worth it.
February 13, 2024
Advising Clients on Bonds: Everything to Know in 2024Here's where the bond market appears to be headed and how to help clients build a solid strategy.
February 12, 2024
An Asset Manager's Key to Boosting After-Tax WealthFrank Pape of Frontier talks about tax-friendly investment processes and why advisors should stop discussing "standard deviations."
February 09, 2024
15 Hottest Up-and-Coming U.S. Housing Markets: 2024These areas offer lower cost of living and thriving local economies that are attractive but not too crowded.
February 09, 2024
12 'Super' Stats for Super Bowl LVIIIHere are some tidbits on the big game, the fans, the bets and, of course, the ads.