McColl’s saga is lesson banks must take onboard with recession looming A rescue was on offer, so there was no need to create extra uncertainty by calling in the administrators The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022
27 Recession-Resistant Stocks To Look At Now When we enter a period of economic uncertainty, the phrase "recession-proof stocks" is tossed about, but really the only certainty is that recession-proof stocks do not exist. On the other hand, recession-resistant companies are what a savvy investor searches for during the absence of a bull market, as we are now. Benzinga · May 9, 2022
EXPLAINER: Recession fears grow. But how high is the risk? Inflation is at a 40-year high The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Stocks, oil and bitcoin hit by recession worries – as it happened Worries over global growth hit stocks and metals prices, and the pound falls again The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022
Rishi Sunak can fight recession risks with a cost of living support package Pressure for summer mini-budget will increase as economic effects of Russia-Ukraine war take hold The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022
Bull vs. Bear Market? Yes, I know that this commentary normally comes out Friday evenings. But life got in the way yesterday and had to push it out to this morning. Gladly the S&P 500 (SPY) was closed and we do not miss a beat on getting ready for the week ahead. Speaking of… StockNews.com · May 7, 2022
3 Monster Dividend Stocks Amid Market Volatility: Weyerhaeuser, General Mills, and WestRock As the recession concerns could keep the overall stock market under pressure in the near term, it could be wise to bet on dividend stocks for a steady income stream. Thus, we think investors should consider scooping up shares of Weyerhaeuser (WY), General Mills (GIS), and WestRock (WRK) now. StockNews.com · May 6, 2022
What will Rishi Sunak do about the cost of living crisis? Analysis: The chancellor has been warned that the UK is heading for a recession, but he is reluctant to act The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in May: GlaxoSmithKline, A.P. Moeller-Maersk, and ENI With the latest federal interest rate hike and the possibility of further monetary policy tightening, market indices have been going haywire. Because volatility is expected to persist, with experts fearing the economy will slip into recession, we think it could be wise to bet on high dividend-yielding stocks GlaxoSmithKline (GSK),… StockNews.com · May 6, 2022
Spotting early-stage baldness is a predictive power I’m proud of In A 1966 article for Newsweek, the Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Samuelson remarked that the stock market had forecast “nine of the past five recessions”. I like to think my record is somewhat less patchy, but alas I’m not referring to negative growth. At least, not of the economic variety.… Evening Standard · May 6, 2022
4 Stocks to Own to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio According to experts, the Federal Reserve's efforts to control surging inflation by raising interest rates and reducing the size of its balance sheet could eventually tip the nation’s economy into a recession. Furthermore, a plunge in GDP in the first quarter has amplified the risk of a recession this year.… StockNews.com · May 6, 2022
Is the UK heading for a recession and what would that mean for my money? Explained The Bank of England yesterday issued a stark warning to the British public that the economy is at risk of slipping into a recession as it raised interest rates to 1% Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022
Black and Asian unemployment rate more than double that of white people as recession looms Black households face being disproportionately impacted by the cost of living crisis The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
FOREX-Dollar near 20-year Highs amid Global Markets Rout The dollar index hovered near 20-year highs against major peers on Friday, as market sell-offs in the face of global recession fears propped up the safe haven currency. European stocks opened lower and were heading for their worst week in two months, following a rout on Wall Street, Reuters said.… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022
Evening Standard · May 6, 2022 Sage of Soho warns on “perfect storm” for economy as recession fears mount BRITAIN’S top ad man today warned of a hard landing for the UK, one day after the Bank of England predicted that inflation will top 10% and the economy could fall into recession.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022 Convenience store chain McColl’s collapses, putting 16,000 jobs at risk – as it happened The chain said discussions with lenders collapsed on Friday as creditors refused to extend a deadline for the retailer to find more cash
Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022 Wall Street staggers with ‘vicious’ $1.3 trillion stock selloff A day after celebrating the Federal Reserve’s signal that it wouldn’t be making any jumbo-sized moves, traders woke up on Thursday deciding that the central bank will struggle to fight high inflation amid the lingering threat of a recession.
StockNews.com · May 5, 2022 Oracle vs. Alphabet: Which Big Tech Stock is a Better Buy? Concerns over interest rate hikes and growing supply chain issues have led to the tech industry witnessing a significant sell-off. However, given the tech industry’s solid long-term growth prospects, tech giants Oracle (ORCL) and Alphabet (GOOGL) are well-positioned to withstand a potential recession and significant market volatility. But which of…
Evening Standard · May 5, 2022 Bank of England raises rates and warns of recession Were I the UK’s governing party, I would choose not to have my central bank raise interest rates, predict double-digit inflation and warn of a recession halfway through polling day. But such are the joys of Bank of England operational independence.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Economists warn on stagflation but conflicted on future rates rises Experts are predicting further rates rises but warn it will be difficult for the Bank of England to control inflation without risking recession.
StockNews.com · May 5, 2022 5 Cost-Conscious Retail Stocks That Could Thrive During a Recession Many analysts believe that the U.S. economy is slipping into recession. We think investors looking to dodge the recessionary pressure could bet on discount retail stocks Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), BJ’s Wholesale (BJ), PriceSmart (PSMT), and Target (TGT). So, let’s discuss.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022 Recession: the price Britain will pay to control inflation Analysis: As the Bank of England raises interest rates the message is clear – the 1970s are back
The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022 Bank of England hikes interest rates and issues recession warning UK interest rates have been raised amid warnings the economy will go into reverse and that inflation will peak at more than 10.
Daily Record · May 5, 2022 Bank of England warns of recession in UK as interest rates hiked to 1% The Bank of England increased interest rates as it battles against rising inflation and warns that the economy will go into reverse this winter.
Evening Standard · May 5, 2022 Bank of England warns of recession and says inflation will hit 10% Inflation will top 10% by the end of the year, the highest rate since 1982, the Bank of England warned today.