US economic resilience over the last 15 years has been a tailwind for investors — but after a forecast-defying stretch of growth, it’s also creating a big blind spot in the market. The economy’s recent ability to avoid a recession could mean investors are caught off guard when a downturn does eventually materialize, financial pros…
Relieved investors have fueled a record-breaking rally for the S&P 500 and are betting on further gains. They could be left disappointed, veteran market watchers say. The benchmark US stock index plunged nearly 19% to below 5,000 points between February 19 and April 8 as President Donald Trump‘s tariff threats stoked fears of a trade…
Stocks took a hit today, and it doesnt look like things will be calming down anytime soon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) dropped 1%, while the S&P 500 (SPY) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ:QQQ) fell by 1.14% and 1.56%, respectively at 10.25am today. Consumer sentiment is sliding, with the University of Michigans latest survey showing…
Investors who think a recession is in the cards this year should brace for a double-digit correction to rattle the stock market, according to Bank of America. Strategists at the bank said they see the S&P 500 potentially dropping to as low as 5,000 in the event unemployment rises and the economy tips into a downturn….
Baby boomers’ hopes of retiring comfortably could be at risk if stocks keep falling. Older Americans could be forced to delay retirement, resume working, or cut back on spending. Retirement gurus shared a range of strategies to preserve their nest eggs. Baby boomers’ dreams of a comfy retirement are in jeopardy as a flagging stock…