The Latest Breaking News from Recession

A prominent economist now puts the risk of recession at 50 per cent, as households face the prospect of making substantial spending cuts to meet rising home loan repayments.

While the cooling price pressures have boosted investors’ sentiments this year, inflation is still far from the Fed’s target. Moreover, with recession possibilities still not off the table, quality dividend-paying stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD), Honda Motor (HMC), and Sysco (SYY) might be ideal buys now. Also, these stocks could be…

Kristalina Georgieva struck a positive tone in a Monday interview, arguing the resilient labor market and China's reopening will boost the U.S. economy.

While a soft landing versus a recession debate continues to intensify this year, it might be wise to diversify one’s portfolio through quality ETFs SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG). Read more….

Expectations of the economy avoiding a recession have been rising amid the still-tight labor market and improving consumer sentiments. However, while uncertainties remain, quality stocks Walmart (WMT), AstraZeneca (AZN), and LSI Industries (LYTS), which are Strong Buy-rated in our proprietary system, could be ideal additions to boost your portfolios. Keep…

Economic growth forecast to be 0.8% in 2023 but households still face cost of living pressures

Consumer sentiment has been buoyed by the recent cooldown in inflation and encouraging economic data. However, with interest rate hikes expected to continue, the risk of the economy tipping into a recession remains. Hence, fundamentally strong stocks Coca-Cola (KO), Merck & Co (MRK), and Valero Energy (VLO) that pay reliable…

Europe's economic prospects are looking up, at least a little

Flirtation with recession, along with new era of austerity and stagnation are consequences of policy response to pandemic