Recession

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the financial markets, with President Donald Trump’s trade decisions taking center stage. Wall Street saw a significant bounce back from session lows following Trump’s optimistic remarks about a potential China deal. The President’s...

Another indicator of slowing inflation came in on Friday morning with a cooler-than-expected Producer Price Index that fell 0.4% month-over-month in March. On an annual basis, producer inflation slowed to 2.7%, well below economists’ estimates of 3.3% and down from 3.2% in February....

U.S. stock futures were lower on Thursday after staging a stellar recovery on Wednesday after a tariff pause. Futures of major benchmark indices were down in premarket. President Donald Trump attributed the tariff pause to negotiation efforts by roughly 75 non-retaliating nations in a Truth Social...

Mining may be down, but not out. The sector has been the worst hit since the new U.S. tariffs were announced. JPMorgan analyst Dominic O'Kane says, "mining was best performing sector exiting last 3 recessions," and he expects another sharp recovery to unfold after the slide. With the sector already...

Days after warning of a potential “market dysfunction” in the U.S. Treasury market, economist Craig Shapiro has signaled a significant shift, suggesting the “Fed put” might be nearing activation. What Happened: In a recent X post, Shapiro pointed to the rapid escalation of...

Most sectors are stumbling, but the more defensive corners of the S&P 500 are quietly setting up for a comeback. That’s according to JPMorgan's Jason Hunter, who breaks the market into three camps: Former leaders (Tech, Consumer Discretionary, Financials) Cyclical sectors (Industrials,...

As President Donald Trump‘s tariffs obliterates the global markets, an expert is warning of a “perfect storm” brewing, urging investors to prioritize liquidity, reliable fixed-income instruments, and gold to weather the impending turbulence. What Happened: Julia Khandoshko, CEO at...

U.S. stock futures were volatile on Wednesday after the equities reversed gains on Tuesday following President Donald Trump‘s 104% tariff on China. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed in premarket. The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump’s...

Despite President Donald Trump‘s tariffs sending shockwaves through the stock market, one analyst believes the domestic automotive industry in the U.S. is poised for a surprising boost. Here is a list of potential beneficiaries and losers of the new trade policy. What Happened: While the...

Following a jump in the U.S. Treasury yields, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) swap spreads have widened, signaling a “serious liquidity” issue, according to Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood. Experts believe that only the government and the Federal Reserve’s intervention...

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following a volatile day of trading on Monday that led the indices to close on a mixed note. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket. The sell-off that began on Thursday has driven the Nasdaq into bear market territory, whereas the S&P 500...

The U.S. stock market is exhibiting a “risk-off” sentiment as the gold-to-silver ratio triggers a warning signal reminiscent of the 2020 and 2008 crises, according to analysis from Bravos Research. What Happened: In an X thread, the firm highlighted a recent breakout in the gold-to-...

The CBOE Volatility Index, also known as the “fear gauge,” has spiked over the last few days, raising investor concerns about the direction in which the stock market is headed. These analysts identify historical patterns of the VIX spike similar to the Global Financial Crisis and the...

JPMorgan's Meera Chandan is doubling down on the dollar's downfall and placing a bullish bet on the Japanese yen. What Happened: President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs plunge stocks into the red, there are growing concerns that a recession is possible. “The breadth and size of tariffs...

Bets on an emergency Federal Reserve rate cut are rising sharply Monday, as mounting fears of a looming U.S. recession and sudden, severe stock market crashes – already erasing trillions in market value – prompt speculators to anticipate swift central bank action ahead of scheduled...