The US economy has likely stalled, with a 50% risk of recession in 2 years, say Barclays analysts. What to consider if the Fed doesn’t cut rates soon

In a research note published Aug. 25, Barclays economists shared their view that the U.S. economy has likely entered a “stall state.” The bank's “tipping points” model now places odds of a recession ... Read More

The Economy Looks Shaky. So, Why Is The Stock Market Surging?

There's a massive disconnect between different indicators of the economy's health: economic indicators are waving red flags about employment and inflation, while financial markets are surging, seeing ... Read More

Why Economic Data Keeps Pushing the Stock Market to Record Highs

Stocks — perhaps, at this point, predictably — marched toward record highs after taking in the latest economic data. The S&P 500 has now climbed a startling 36 percent since bottoming in April, ... Read More

If The Trump Economy Is ‘Booming,’ Then It Doesn’t Need The Fed

Capital flows to where it’s treated well. Remember this amid President Trump’s endless jawboning of Jerome Powell. According to Trump, along with his various cheerleaders inside and outside the ... Read More

Stock Market News, Aug. 25, 2025: Dow Falls, Trump Says He Wants More Stakes in Companies

Stocks ticked lower Monday, dimming a bit of the afterglow of Friday's Jackson Hole market rally. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech in the Wyoming town raised hopes for interest rate cuts ... Read More

1 Crucial Rule All Investors Need to Know About the Stock Market if a Recession Is Coming

Investing in at least 25 to 30 stocks from a variety of industries can limit your risk, because even if one or two stocks don't recover, the rest of your portfolio should be strong enough that it ... Read More