The consumer is winded but resilient. A recession looms, but it's likely to be mild. Here's why household spending is a key bullish factor. Read More
Stock Market Investing
Algorithmic investment methods act as stock market accelerants, up or down. Here's why machine trading makes sell-offs worse. Read More
Stocks have moved sideways over the past two months, as investor sentiment fluctuates. Is a breakout imminent? Read More
Companies that miss expectations this earnings season are getting punished more than the historical average. Read More
Here's a look at the parallels between the U.S. debt ceiling crisis of 2011 and the one now, and why the impasse is more dangerous this time. Read More
As lawmakers fight over the debt limit, Congress threatens to drive the economy off a cliff. Here are defensive steps to take now. Read More
The debt ceiling battle, Fed policy, overseas war, recession fears, and banking failures are spooking investors. Here’s how to cope. Read More
The posturing over the debt limit in Washington is mostly political theater, but the stakes are high and investors should be on guard. Read More
Each side of the bull-bear debate has their own set of data confirming their case. Here’s how to sort out the conflicting arguments. Read More
The central bank has hinted that it would sit pat on rates at its June meeting, but the recessionary effects of tightening already are clear. Read More