Economic Trends

In the world of economists, Thomas Piketty has been lauded as an overnight rock star. But are his views on financial economics actually anything new?

Newspapers, networks and social media exaggerate bad news for ratings and clicks. Here’s why wealth builders don’t need to buy into the recent coronavirus panic.

The U.S.-China trade war has been a black cloud over the U.S. economy and stock market. Now that a Phase One deal has been reached, blue skies are ahead.

In the mid-2000s, investing in China was all the rage. But what happened to the “China miracle”? How will China continue to impact global wealth?

It may seem like the U.S. has its share of challenges ahead for 2020, but let’s take a look at where the U.S. economy stands as we head into a new decade.

The 2020 election could have major implications for our economy and the stock market. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and grow your wealth.

If there is one person we should thank for the lengthy bull market we’ve been enjoying, it’s Paul Volcker. Today, we examine his legacy of financial economics.

Voters lined the blocks around polling stations last week to cast their ballots in the most important election of a generation. What do the results mean for Britain?

Some economists and politicians advocate adoption of the “European model” in the U.S., but that will provide equality at the expense of building wealth.

Americans love rankings, but should we be concerned that the U.S. recently lost the No. 1 spot in financial economic rankings? Here’s what you need to know.