Global insights articles

Hear from Amy Friedrich, president of Benefits and Protection, and Seema Shah, chief global strategist for Asset Management, as they explore key forces shaping today’s economy and business landscape.

Together, they discuss trade policy disruptions, evolving labor dynamics, monetary policy trends, and the impact of artificial intelligence – offering both a global economic perspective and practical insights for businesses navigating constant change.

Despite record-low business confidence and economic concerns, employers are committed to maintaining and growing their workforce in 2025.

Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are playing a central role in how Generation Z and millennials prepare for retirement.

When the only certainty is uncertainty, keeping a long-term outlook and focusing on what you can control helps keep you protected.

Here are four strategies to help small and midsize businesses focus on a holistic effort to overcome some of their anticipated macroeconomic impacts and remain resilient—if not growing—throughout 2025.

Retirement investors are suffering a crisis of confidence that new solutions are poised to remedy.

Strong feelings can hold you back from achieving your financial goals.

A recent Principal^® study of 1,000 working Americans with access to retirement savings plans reveals that life's financial ups and downs frequently interrupt retirement savings.

Small and midsize businesses employ nearly half of the private sector and fuel our American economy. Here are four tips to help these business owners navigate complexity and focus on what they do best.