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The ASX was dragged down by a fall on Wall Street as US stocks resumed their December sell-off, while Tesla shares lost nearly 9 per cent after it offered discounts of $US7,500 on US sales.

Recessionary fears continue to weigh on investor sentiment as the central banks worldwide warn to keep raising interest rates. This is expected to keep the stock market under pressure. However, it could be wise to buy fundamentally sound and cheap stocks United Microelectronics. (UMC), Myers Industries (MYE), Hackett Group (HCKT),…

Americans may have to accept higher inflation, or face a serious recession as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to get to its 2% inflation target, El-Erian warns.

Investors found few, if any, places to safely put their money in 2022, as central banks in the U.S. and around the globe raised interest rates for the first time in years to fight surging inflation, stoking fear of a global recession

With the central banks worldwide warning of higher interest rates in coming times, recessionary fears are rising among investors. Amid the uncertainties, we advise investors to invest in fundamentally strong dividend-paying stocks Microsoft (MSFT), Murphy USA (MUSA), and Acuity Brands (AYI) for stress-free returns in 2023. Keep reading.

Although cooled inflation raised hopes of a soft landing, the Fed is expected to keep raising interest rates through 2023, putting pressure on the stock market. Given this backdrop, under-$50 ETFs First Trust Low Duration Opportunities (LMBS), SPDR Nuveen Bloomberg Short Term Municipal Bond (SHM), and First Trust Value Line…

Soaring inflation and aggressive central bank hikes were the theme of 2022, but will they continue with gusto in 2023? Here's what the experts think.

The Fed’s indication to keep raising interest rates through next year has retrieved recessionary fears among investors. However, dividend stocks could be a cushion amid such uncertainty by helping investors ensure a steady income stream. Hence, fundamentally strong dividend-paying stocks BHP Group (BHP), Albertsons Companies (ACI), and Global Partners LP…

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