The Latest Breaking News from Recession

Inflation fall to 3.2% fuels calls for Federal Reserve to cut rates sooner as UK GDP figures push economy towards recession

Americans' fears of a recession are fading as consumer confidence reaches its highest level since July. Despite rising prices, home sales are on the rise, ...

City Comment: One very small tweak on Friday could make a very big difference

Discover the latest consumer confidence data that shows a surge in optimism. Find out why people are feeling positive about the economy and future prospect...

Explore the contrasting perspectives of global banks and US companies on the possibility of a recession. While banks remain optimistic, companies approach ...

If we don’t honestly review the lessons of the past, then we are likely doomed to repeat those same mistakes in the future. Not only is that foolish...but highly unprofitable. And that is the importance of doing this annual review of 2023 Stock Market Lessons Learned to improve our odds…

Central banks on both sides of the Atlantic kept their main interest rates unchanged for the fourth successive month in December 2023. These rates are closely watched because they set the minimum interest at which your bank borrows and lends. This determines the cost of credit for all firms and…

Goldman’s Jan Hatzius put the odds of a recession at just 15% when much of Wall Street worried about a downturn. Now he’s taking an inflation victory lap.

History shows only one successful soft landing in 60 years of rate hikes. This time could be a second.

Germany's economy set to shrink again in Q4, due to industry and construction weaknesses, high energy rates and an internal budget crisis.

The rapid increase in interest rates over the past year and a half is causing many consumers to feel less than joyous this festive season.