Recession

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include the latest data. U.S. stock futures reversed early losses to trade in the green during Wednesday's premarket session, following a mixed finish on Tuesday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices turned positive for the year after Tuesday...

Prominent financial analyst Gordon Johnson has ignited discussion on social media, suggesting that a potential “Liberation Day 2.0” – an event triggering a significant equity market downturn – could be imminent. What Happened: The CEO and Founder at GLJ Research, LLC, Johnson’s...

Jim Cramer believes that a consistent flow of trade agreements is crucial to bolstering market confidence and allaying fears of both recession and a surge in inflation. What Happened: In a recent post on X, Cramer asserted that a “steady drip of trade deals” might be the key ingredient...

U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday after a stellar rally on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket. Tech, consumer discretionary, and communication services led Monday’s rally as stocks surged on the tariff truce with China. President Donald Trump signed...

Renowned independent investment strategist Ed Yardeni, the President of Yardeni Research, has lowered his U.S. recession probability while raising his S&P 500 target following the trade deal with China. What Happened: After the U.S. and China announced a 90-day truce on Monday, the markets...

Google searches for the phrase "Are we in a recession" have soared to their second-highest level in recorded history, reflecting deepening public anxiety about the U.S. economy. The trend, highlighted in a recent post on X by Barchart, signals growing concern among Americans, even as official...

U.S. stock futures fluctuated between gains and losses on Friday, following a three-day winning streak. Major benchmark index futures were mixed in premarket trading. The U.S. and U.K. sealed a bilateral trade deal, cutting tariffs, boosting industrial ties, and securing billions in new market...

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after two days of decline on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket. The upmove comes after the U.S. and China agreed to hold high-level trade talks in Switzerland this weekend, their first major meeting since President Donald Trump...

In a bold departure from prevailing economic forecasts, Cathie Wood, the CEO and CIO of ARK Investment Management, has asserted that the prolonged “rolling recession,” that has gripped the U.S. economy for the past three years is nearing an end, paving way for a productivity-led...

China and the U.S. appear ready to hit pause on tit-for-tat tariffs to pursue a potential trade agreement, inspiring Wall Street veteran investor Ed Yardeni to dial back recession odds. What Happened: Signs emerge that Washington, D.C. and Beijing may finally be willing to ease trade tensions that...

Billionaire investor and Shark Tank fame, Mark Cuban, questioned President Donald Trump’s focus on small businesses amid the tariff and the recession backdrop, asking if only the “big industries” mattered. What Happened: President Trump, while speaking to a reporter from NBC News...

After the S&P 500 notched a nine-day winning streak on Friday, it sparked a debate among market experts. While some believe that it could be a precursor to a recession, others vehemently disagree, citing historical data to support their arguments. What Happened: The Founder and President of...

On Wednesday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) says its focus on cloud services and customer-centric solutions could help the company not just survive a recession, but grow through it. What Happened: During Microsoft's third-quarter earnings call, CEO Satya Nadella addressed a question about how...

Wall Street is set for a volatile Wednesday after first-quarter GDP data showed an unexpected economic contraction, stoking fears that a recession may already be underway. The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% on an annualized basis last quarter, down from 2.4% growth in the previous quarter and well...