What is a recession, and is the U.S. economy heading for one? Here's what economists say.
Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a ...
Here’s when AI will launch a decade-long cycle of economic growth and productivity gains
The bank predicts that productivity and GDP gains will start two years from now in 2027 and continue through most of the ...
Trump policies ‘promise' an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster in first-ever ‘recession watch'
The UCLA Anderson Forecast, citing substantial changes to the economy from policies of the Trump administration, issued its ...
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What Is a Supercycle?
The four stages of an economic cycle are expansion, peak, contraction (also known as recession), and trough, followed by another expansion to mark the beginning of a new cycle. A typical economic ...
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Investing in Cyclical Stocks
Cyclical stocks fluctuate with the economic cycle, performing well in expansions but poorly in recessions. Investing in cyclical stocks with longer-term growth drivers, like Disney and Airbnb ...
Brazil's economy grows 3.4% in 2024 but year-end weakness signals fewer rate hikes
Brazil's economy grew 3.4% in 2024, the strongest since the post-pandemic rebound, but momentum slowed more than expected in ...
Crypto market’s biggest risks in 2025: US recession, circular crypto economy
Crypto's biggest risks for 2025 remain a potential US recession and the "circular" nature of the crypto economy in need of ...
Oregon revenues will increase during next budget cycle, analysts predict
The forecast will be updated again in May before lawmakers sign off on the state's two-year budget that begins July 1.