Economic Trends
Get the latest economic news and analysis to understand emerging economic trends and their impact on portfolios.
September 24, 2024
Strong Stock Market Pushes Up Annuity AssetsOverall growth was slower than for the total retirement asset pie, according to new ICI figures.
September 24, 2024
Fidelity Says Advisors' ETF Use Rose Sharply This Year. Here's Why.Growth in active ETFs is helping drive a shift toward greater ETF use overall, Fidelity found.
September 24, 2024
10 Cities With the Most Ultra-Wealthy ResidentsThe number of people with $30 million or more in the U.S. rose 13% in 2023, according to Altrata.
September 23, 2024
The 60/40 Portfolio Isn't Dead. But Is It Enough?To enhance client portfolios, advisors might want to look beyond stocks and bonds.
September 23, 2024
20 Best-Paying College Majors: 2024Payscale collected data on 763 majors at some 2,400 colleges and universities across the U.S.
September 23, 2024
What the Fed's Rate Cut Means for Life and Annuity Bulls and BearsA longtime agent has ideas for how to present the news to clients.
September 19, 2024
More Evidence That Spending Spikes Can Derail Retirement SavingsNew research finds the frequent spending spikes seen in the private sector also occur among public-sector workers.
September 19, 2024
Jeremy Siegel: Rate Cut 'Fantastic' for Market"This was the best news I've heard from the Fed in years," the WisdomTree economist says.
September 18, 2024
Fed Cuts Rates by Half Point In Decisive Bid to Defend EconomyThe move highlights the growing concern among policymakers over the employment landscape.
September 18, 2024
Income Lab Launches Head-to-Head Annuity Evaluation ToolsThe new features integrate directly with the provider's existing suite of retirement planning functions.