GDP Growth in Q3 2021 Stumbled, but the Marathon Continues Into Q4
Key measures reflect a less vibrant third-quarter economic picture than many had hoped for.
There’s No Such Thing as Free Money
Proposed cuts to Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan might not really be cuts.
Is the U.S. Economy Heading Into Stagflation?
Rising prices and elevated unemployment conjure up the specter of 1970s-style stagflation.
Unicorns Flourish as Money Stampedes Into Market
No longer mythical, unicorn companies are attracting late-stage investors looking to saddle up and ride them to glittering heights.
Developing-Market Stocks Poised for Shot in Arm Next Year
Floundering emerging markets likely to start swimming in 2022 as vaccinations increase and China pulls them out of economic deep water.
Economic Normalcy Has Come at a Cost—Higher Prices
Full football stadiums means America’s economy has bounced back after being tackled by COVID-19, but problems will linger until the world is vaccinated.
Sunny Economic Times Mean It’s Time To Plan for Rain
The economy is still chugging away, but proposals to increase taxes and government spending raise concerns of a derailment that savvy investors need plan for—whether it happens or not.
Federal Proposal Would Place Audit Target on High Earners’ Backs
If you earn $400,000 a year, beware—a tax proposal now before Congress would increase your risk of an IRS audit.
Under the Radar: Congress Heads Toward Budget, Debt Confrontation
Legislative battle looms in October as Congress wrangles with budget appropriations, return of the debt ceiling and possible government shutdown.
Fed Looks To Test Recovery With Tapering Before Hiking Rates
For months, the Federal Reserve has hinted it wants to taper off its $120 billion-a-month support of the U.S. economy before raising interest rates. When will it start?