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Australia's stockmarket fell more than 5 per cent this year

Widespread macroeconomic headwinds have troubled the shipping industry lately. However, lucrative federal investments could boost the industry in the foreseeable future. Against this backdrop, quality shipping stocks GasLog Partners (GLOP) and Overseas Shipholding (OSG) could be solid buys under $10. Read on….

If lawmakers keep spending like they are, and if the Fed backs down from taming inflation, then the government may create a perfect storm.

Heather Boushey says big government is on the recession case: Just pay attention to all the legislation the White House has passed.

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week, but remained near historic lows, underscoring the enduring resilience of the labor market despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive efforts to cool demand.

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, the latest sign that the labor market remains strong despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy and hiring

The multi-decade high inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions have led to significant stock market volatility this year. Amid the prevalent recession fears, investing in high-yield dividend stocks BHP Group (BHP) and ARC Document Solutions (ARC) could add a protective layer to one’s portfolio. Read on….

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell kicked off the holiday season with another interest-rate increase. He also lit the fuse for a sell-off in the stock market by telling the world, “We have more work to do,” signaling additional rate hikes in 2023. A year-end “Santa Claus Rally” could still materialize,…

Stagflation is a real problem for policymakers because the Central Bank can increase interest rates to reduce inflation or cut interest rates to reduce unemployment.

The Fed’s “difficult [housing] correction” has seen the U.S. housing market flip from inflation mode to deflation mode.

Following a painful year, the stock market is expected to stabilize in the near term, given the cooling inflationary pressures. Moreover, economists expect a soft landing is possible for the economy. However, as uncertainties remain, new investors could consider investing in fundamentally strong stocks, Verizon Communications (VZ) and Campbell Soup…