The Latest Breaking News from Recession

The US labor market stayed strong last month and wage gains cooled, reducing risks of a near-term recession and giving the Federal Reserve room to slow interest-rate hikes.

The U.S. labor market stayed strong last month and wage gains cooled, boosting hopes the economy will dodge a recession and giving the Federal Reserve room to slow interest-rate hikes.

While the Fed has hiked the interest rate to the highest in 15 years, the still strong labor market might prompt the Fed to hike rates more in the coming months, raising the chances of a recession. Hence, fundamentally strong dividend-paying stocks KT Corporation (KT), Progress Software (PRGS), and The…

U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%. Despite some high-profile layoff announcements, the overall job market remains tight.

While inflation eased considerably for two consecutive months, the Fed signaled to keep raising interest rates through this year. The potential continuation of rate hikes has fueled recessionary concerns. Amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong stocks Merck (MRK), Biogen (BIIB), and MasterCraft Boat…

The jobs report the government will issue Friday is expected to show that December was another healthy month for hiring — a boon for those looking for work but a problem for the Federal Reserve if it persists

Last year has been painful for the stock market due to rampant inflation and rate hikes, where most tech stocks bore the brunt of massive selloffs. With elevated inflation and a looming recession, the market is expected to remain volatile in the near term. Hence, fundamentally weak stocks NVIDIA Corp.…

The stock market has been hammered by recession fears, inflationary pressure, and soaring interest rates. Markets will likely remain volatile as the odds of the economy slipping into a recession are increasing. Given the uncertain economic backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong stocks, Cisco Systems, Inc.…

Although inflation is cooling, the Fed is expected to keep raising interest rates this year, increasing the odds of the economy tipping into a recession. Amid an uncertain economic backdrop, it could be wise to add fundamentally sound penny stocks ARC Document Solutions (ARC) and Good Times Restaurants (GTIM) to…

With the Fed indicating that it will continue raising rates this year, the odds of the economy tipping into a recession are increasing. Despite uncertain economic conditions, food makers will likely witness steady demand. Therefore, we think fundamentally strong food makers stocks Sysco Corporation (SYY) and Campbell Soup (CPB) could…

The good news? That recession was a mild one.