recession

Weak PMI and ISM data has renewed concerns of a US recession, which saw the 10-year – 3-month hit its most negative level since the 80’s.

An economic depression is more severe and long-lasting than a recession, but both can wreak havoc on financial markets. Find out what the difference between a depression and recession is, and how you can prepare for a longer economic decline.

…But stock markets keep on rising for now.

Incoming economic data from the US continues to weaken, raising fears over an economic slowdown

Poor PMI data underscore the challenges central banks face at a time when inflation remains very high

Poor PMI data underscore the challenges central banks face at a time when inflation remains very high

GDP was quite poor, so there won’t be a hattrick of 75 basis point hikes in September, that’s for sure.

If traders don’t have this scenario in their minds, they’re ignoring one of the biggest risk in markets right now...

The Federal Reserve (Fed) is the central bank of the United States and operates under a dual mandate to effectively promote the goals of maximum employment while maintaining price stability.

The S&P 500 rallied as a retracement gets underway. But that doesn’t change the fact that the bigger picture remains bleak for the bull camp further out.

The Baltic Dry Index has proven to be a reliable indicator of future global economic activity and could prove a useful tool amid the uncertain outlook.