Recession

There are good and bad times to be an investor. As major indexes such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) sink from all-time highs, you might hear traders say that the market is entering a “bear market.“ But what does that mean? And how is it...

Global financial markets are experiencing heightened volatility as investors grow anxious about recession risks in the world’s largest economy and move away from riskier assets while seeking refuge in safe-haven investments. The Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed dramatically lower by 13.47%...

Economist Claudia Sahm has challenged the stance of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on the ‘Sahm Rule’ and has called for immediate action to address inflation. What Happened: Sahm, known for developing the Sahm Rule, which predicts a recession, took to X to express her views. She...

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has raised concerns about potential pre-recessionary signals. He pointed to the Sahm Rule and its implications for the U.S. economy. What Happened: Krugman discussed the possibility of a recession and the role of the Sahm Rule in predicting and managing...

Friday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics July jobs report could indicate whether the U.S. economy is trickling into recessionary territory, according to a closely watched indicator. The Sahm Rule: The Sahm Rule, devised by economist Claudia Sahm, is a heuristic measure used by the Federal...

Economist Peter Schiff took to X on Thursday, warning of a potential market crash. What Happened: Schiff’s post highlighted the current market sell-off, the rise of safe-haven currencies like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, and the fall of commodity currencies. “Markets are sounding...

The United States is close to breaching the threshold for the Federal Reserve’s “Sahm Rule” according to data from the June jobs report. The Data: The Sahm Rule, named for economist Claudia Sahm, is a heuristic measure used by the Federal Reserve to determine whether the U.S....

In a recent interview, Mohamed El-Erian, the chief economic adviser at Allianz, suggested that the Federal Reserve should consider a rate cut in July. However, he expressed skepticism about the likelihood of this happening. What Happened: El-Erian, in a conversation with CNBC, stated that the Fed...

Renowned investor Steve Eisman has expressed confidence in the stability of the U.S. economy, dismissing fears of an impending recession. What Happened: Eisman, who is known for predicting the 2008 housing crash, stated in a recent interview with CNBC that the U.S. economy is resilient. He...

Peter Schiff, a prominent economist, and financial commentator, has raised a red flag on the valuation of U.S. stocks, cautioning investors against the current market situation. What Happened: Schiff expressed his concerns about the overvaluation of U.S., stocks in a recent podcast with The Iced...

Most investors do not expect a recession in the next 12 months. That’s according to the latest Global Fund Manager Survey (FMS) conducted by Bank of America. The report, released Tuesday, shows optimism in the stock market at its highest level since November 2021 buoyed by expectations that...

An economic depression could be looming large and it has me worried. These kinds of economic events lead to a lower standard of living, forcing people to choose between expenses they wouldn't have given a thought to earlier. Even "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki is worried and he says he...

Investment strategist Ed Yardeni has sounded a warning about the potential for a stock market “melt-up” driven by Federal Reserve rate cuts. What Happened: Yardeni, a seasoned market expert, has highlighted the re-emergence of the “Fed Put” concept, which suggests that the...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) analyst Michael van de Poppe takes a bullish stance on the cryptocurrency as the Federal Reserve begins unwinding Treasury buybacks, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy. What Happened: Van de Poppe took to social media platform X, to share his concerns. He pointed...

The latest GDP and inflation figures have sparked concerns among investors, hinting at a potential economic downturn worse than a recession. What Happened: The U.S. economy’s first-quarter growth, at an annualized rate of 1.6%, fell significantly short of the anticipated 2.5%, according to...