The Latest Breaking News from Recession

With the hotter-than-expected inflation, robust jobs data, and raised prospects of higher interest rates, the risk of a recession does not seem to be going away anytime soon. Hence, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong stocks, Walmart (WMT), HCA Healthcare (HCA), and Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE), that could…

The Fed’s aggressive stance to tame inflation and recessionary concerns have weighed heavily on investor sentiments. Amid such market volatilities, quality stocks such as Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Halliburton (HAL), and Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), which have maintained solid momentum, could be wise portfolio additions now. Read on….

Are we in a recession? It seems like a straightforward question, but the data tells conflicting stories.

As inflation is still at an alarmingly high level, the Fed is expected to continue with its rate hikes this year. However, experts see chances of the economy evading a recession. Therefore, it could be wise to buy quality stocks, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), and Walmart (WMT) now…

It’s a tough time for central bankers the world over, but especially for Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe.

While inflation has been cooling, the jobs market remains tight. This could prompt the Fed to raise the benchmark rates more than many projected, leading to a recession this year. Amid this backdrop, investors could look to stabilize their portfolios by adding cash-rich dividend stocks Pfizer (PFE), BHP Group (BHP),…

Economy and business backdrop is grim, but the energy boom and shareholder payouts have helped

The higher-than-expected January CPI data and robust jobs market indicate that the Fed’s fight against inflation might take longer than expected, potentially triggering the much-feared recession. Amid the current macroeconomic backdrop, it could be wise to invest in quality ETFs Vanguard Developed Markets (VEA), iShares Russell 2000 (IWM), and VanEck…

Sticky inflation and looming recessionary fears might keep the cruise line industry under pressure this year. Hence, fundamentally weak cruise line stocks Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Carnival (CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) might be best sold short or completely avoided in 2023. Read more.

Consumers showing resiliency in the face of rising inflation have helped the U.S. GDP to come in better than expected in the last quarter. Moreover, hopes of the economy avoiding a deep recession this year are rising. The Nasdaq Composite began this year on a positive note. Hence, fundamentally strong…

The index of largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange reaches its highest level