The possibility of an economic slowdown has been a hot topic during the latest batch of quarterly earnings conference calls.
Category: Recession and Depression
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The Week in Business: The Fed Stays Its Course
Job growth slowed last month, but remained strong. Elon Musk cleaned house. And the economy will be a big issue in the midterms.
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Eurozone Inflation Reaches 10.7 Percent as Economies Slow Down
The rise in consumer prices hit another record in October, with more than half of the countries that use the euro registering double-digit increases.
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Jerome Powell Is Popular. His War on Inflation Could Change That.
Jerome H. Powell, who is well liked across the political spectrum, is presiding over the fastest interest rate increases in generations, with another one expected this week.
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Inflation, GDP and the Economy: What We Learned This Week
Fresh data on inflation and growth, and actions by policymakers , created a complex picture of the global economy.
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The Market Usually Rises After the Midterms. Will This Time Be Different?
With worries about the economy rising, the four-year presidential cycle for stocks may not follow the established pattern.
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With Recession Looming, Big European Economies Still Show Some Growth
Germany surprised economists by expanding in the third quarter, but the French and Spanish economies both slowed down.
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US Economy Grew at 2.6% Annual Rate in Q3, GDP Report Shows
Gross domestic product increased 0.6 percent after two quarters of decline, but key components continue to show an economic slowdown.
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Another Yield Curve Inversion Rings Recession Alarm Bells
A so-called inverted yield curve between three-month and 10-year interest rates is considered by Wall Street as a reliable sign of an impending economic slump.
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Investing in the Shadow of a Recession
Recessions come in many varieties. Any would bring pain, but if history is a guide, stocks and bonds are likely to rise eventually, our columnist says.
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Could a Market Blowout Like the UK’s Happen in the US?
Federal Reserve and White House officials spent last week quizzing investors and economists about the risks of a British-style meltdown at home.
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After UK Market Blowout, American Officials Ask: Could It Happen Here?
Federal Reserve and White House officials spent last week quizzing investors and economists about the risks of a British-style meltdown at home.