BARRON’S MAGAZINE (August 17, 2024): The latest issue features..

Powell Will Set the Stage for Rate Cuts at Jackson Hole. What to Expect.

The chair will lay the groundwork for the Fed’s next phase of monetary policy. It will be the highest-stakes event for the economy and markets this fall.

Retirees Face Sticker Shock on Healthcare Costs if They Don’t Prepare

A 65-year-old retiring today can expect to spend an average of $165,000 in healthcare expenses throughout retirement, up nearly 5% from last year, according to Fidelity.

Harris Is Veering Away From Econ 101. It Makes Political Sense.

The vice president’s speech in Raleigh puts her squarely to the left of President Joe Biden, Barron’s ideas editor writes.

Jackson Hole Agenda Speaks to the Economy’s Unusual Strength

Economists and policy makers at the Federal Reserve symposium will probe the effectiveness and transmission of monetary policy, which took unorthodox turns in the past 15 years.