Recession

Financial markets are experiencing a rare simultaneous downturn of the S&P 500 tracked by SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) and the U.S. Dollar Index, echoing patterns last seen during the 2008 financial crisis. Recent data reveals a parallel decline that has sparked investor attention and raised...

Wall Street soared Monday, kicking off the week in full risk-on mode as investors welcomed signs of easing trade tensions and stronger-than-expected economic data. President Donald Trump‘s softer tone on potential tariffs ahead of the looming April 2, 2025 deadline helped calm nerves. Adding...

Trade tensions, Fed policy shifts and weakening sentiment are creating a stormy outlook for the global economy. JPMorgan's Bruce Kasman just upped the ante on recession risks, pegging the odds of a 2025 U.S./global downturn at 40%. That's not just a number—it's a warning shot for investors...

Wall Street is buzzing with increasing speculation about a recession, as economists identify several indicators suggesting an impending economic downturn. What Happened: According to a report, Goldman Sachs has raised its likelihood of a recession in the next 12 months from 15% to 20...

U.S. stock futures declined on Friday after tumbling in trade on Thursday. Futures of all four benchmark indices were lower in premarket trading. While Jerome Powell‘s comments on tariff-induced “transitory” inflation buoyed the market on Wednesday, the concerns about the...

Amid the ongoing overhaul in the U.S. economy, billionaire Mark Cuban contrasted the difference between turning around a corporation and a country, questioning whose interests the people in charge serve, while calling the 330 million citizens the directors of the corporation. What Happened: Cuban...

After the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee released their economic projections following the FOMC meeting on Wednesday, David Rosenberg issued a strong warning about a potential recession. What Happened: According to the economic projections, the Federal Reserve’s...

The UCLA Anderson Forecast released its first-ever “recession watch,” citing potential economic risks stemming from Trump administration policies. What To Know: The forecast, titled “Trump Policies, If Fully Enacted, Promise a Recession,” highlights concerns over tariffs,...

Uncertainty has taken over the market. Business and consumer sentiment data are souring as markets tumble and tariff policy continues to lack rhyme or reason. The St Louis Fed's US Economic Policy Uncertainty Index has spiked to its highest level since December 2020. The University of Michigan...

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the markets, with recession fears, record gold prices, and escalating trade wars dominating headlines. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit six-month lows, while gold soared to new heights. Meanwhile, China imposed tariffs on its largest U.S. import, soybeans,...

Wall Street is at it again: pricing in a recession, but not everyone's on board. According to JPMorgan's Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, U.S. markets are sending mixed signals about the economy's future. While small-cap stocks, bond yields and base metals are flashing red, credit markets are staying cool...

U.S. stock futures were up on Wednesday after a volatile session on Tuesday. Futures of all four benchmark indices advanced in premarket trading. Investors will keep an eye on pivotal February inflation data as stagflation worries have been weighing on Wall Street. Economists polled by...

The Nasdaq 100 index confirmed a historical trend that it could be entering a bear market after it fell 3.81% on Monday, its worst day since 2022. What Happened: The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index entered the correction territory last week on Thursday after slipping 9.76% from its previous record high...

Shares of Magnificent Seven technology companies soared in 2023 and 2024 due to optimism about artificial intelligence and favorable macroeconomic conditions. After historic price action Monday, has the music finally stopped for Big Tech’s rally? What Happened: The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust...

The bond market is flashing warning signs, and investors are taking notice. Short-term Treasury yields have dipped sharply as concerns about an economic slowdown grow, and analysts warn that a Federal Reserve rate cut may be on the horizon. Historically, signals like these have preceded recessions...