UK and US poised to fall into recession as interest rates dampen growth Moody’s report shows weak growth across G20 as central banks move to reduce persistent high inflation The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
Expecting a Recession? Seven Steps to Help You Power Through Instead of panicking, consider opportunities to add flexibility and resilience to your financial position. These steps can help you enter a potential recession from a position of strength. Kiplinger · May 31, 2023
4 June Dates to Settle Bull/Bear Debate The bull/bear debate may finally get resolved in June by focusing on 4 key events on the economic calendar in June. Steve Reitmeister shares his views on what happens next and why the S&P 500 (SPY retreating to October lows, or lower, is the most likely outcome. Get full details… StockNews.com · May 30, 2023
AbbVie (ABBV) and Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX): Analyzing Investment Potential The pharmaceutical industry’s inelastic demand for its products helps it to weather economic downturns. With fears of an impending recession playing on the minds of investors, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong pharmaceutical stock AbbVie (ABBV). On the other hand, given its mixed fundamentals and profitability, it could… StockNews.com · May 30, 2023
3 Smart Money Stocks to Invest in Today Fears of an impending recession have kept the stock market volatile. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in quality stocks APi Group (APG), Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH), and Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST), which institutional investors hold significantly. Read on…. StockNews.com · May 30, 2023
3 Quality Stocks for Smart Investing Amidst macroeconomic headwinds, heightened recessionary fears might weigh on the stock market. Therefore, it could be wise for investors to buy quality stocks, Limbach Holdings (LMB), Nature’s Sunshine Products (NATR), and LifeVantage (LFVN). Read more. StockNews.com · May 29, 2023
3 Momentum Stocks to Buy Now The market remains volatile amid macroeconomic pressures and fears of an impending recession. However, fundamentally strong stocks Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), US Foods Holding (USFD), and Vontier (VNT) have gained momentum and could be worth buying. Keep reading. StockNews.com · May 29, 2023
Scoop: Dems told to say debt ceiling bill rejects GOP's "extreme demands" "House Democrats are working responsibly to avoid a devastating default on our debt[.] Extreme MAGA Republicans are recklessly threatening a job-killing recession[.]" Axios · May 29, 2023
'Our Chancellor looks relaxed as higher interest rates push Britain into recession' Kevin Maguire writes that Jeremy Hunt is relaxed about plunging Britain into recession - no wonder Labour and Keir Starmer are enjoying healthy double-digit poll leads Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023
The Fallacy of the Bullish Argument 40 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister does not buy the bullish argument that is gaining speed as the S&P 500 (SPY) closes above 4,200. In fact, he says the set up for a serious correction and thus warns investors not to get SUCKED into this rally as the rug is… StockNews.com · May 26, 2023
Top economist David Rosenberg says we're already in a recession, but 'nobody has noticed' Experts widely predicted a recession, but Rosenberg says we're already in one—we just haven't been looking at the right data. Fortune · May 26, 2023
Rishi Sunak warned over possible UK recession in 2024 High inflation likely to push interest rates above 5% and force up mortgage and loan payments just ahead of election The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023
Europe's largest economy has been in a recession for 6 months and nobody noticed While the German stock exchange was busy reaching new all-time highs, consumers faced with high inflation went on strike, crippling the economy. Fortune · May 26, 2023
UK's Treasury chief accepts that recession may be necessary to get inflation down Britain’s Treasury chief says he would be prepared to see the British economy slip back into recession if further interest rate hikes are necessary to bring down inflation The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 26, 2023 Tory Jeremy Hunt backs interest hikes pain for Brits - even if it risks recession The Bank of England has hiked interest rates repeatedly to tackle inflation - in a hit to mortgage payers - and experts have warned they could raise them higher than the current 4.5% next month
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023 Hunt will back more interest rate rises even if they push UK to recession Chancellor will back Bank of England’s decisions because ‘inflation is a source of instability’
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023 Chancellor backs interest rate hikes even if they push UK into recession Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has backed interest rate hikes being used to calm soaring inflation even if they increase the risk of pushing the UK into…
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023 Jeremy Hunt backs interest rate hikes even if they cause recession; UK retail sales jump – as it happened Chancellor says “only path to sustainable growth” is to bring down high prices behind cost of living crisis, as mortgage rates climb
Evening Standard · May 26, 2023 Jeremy Hunt ‘comfortable’ with recession if needed to cut inflation and stabilise economy There are fears the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee may have to raise interest rates to as high as 5.5 per cent to tackle inflation
Fortune · May 25, 2023 The falling price of copper is trying to tell us something about a recession Analysts call it “Dr. Copper” because it often provides a diagnosis for the upcoming recession. The patient isn’t feeling great.
Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023 Electronics retailer Best Buy still weathering profit falls and sales dips The recession for electronics continued this spring as Best Buy reported same-store sales dropped a little more than 10% from last year.
WEKU · May 25, 2023 Germany's economy contracts, signaling a recession The German economy shrank unexpectedly in the first three months of this year, marking the second quarter of contraction that is one definition of recession. High inflation hit consumer spending.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 Germany economy shrinks in first quarter, signaling one definition of recession The German economy has shrunk unexpectedly in the first three months of this year, marking the second quarter of contraction that is one definition of recession
France 24 · May 25, 2023 DeSantis's troubled Twitter campaign launch underlines issues since Musk takeover Technical malfunctions have marred Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's announcement that he's running for US president. The hyped Twitter Spaces appearance was 20 minutes late in starting, repeatedly lost sound and many users said they had trouble logging in. Since Elon Musk took the reins, Twitter has struggled with a myriad…
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 Stock market today: World shares decline on worries over US debt; Germany slips into recession Shares are mostly lower in Europe and Asia as investors watch for signs of progress on a deal to avert a default on U.S. government debt