Economy News Why Stock Market Records Aren T Always A Great Sign For The Economy

Think the stock rally is over? It may just be beginning

The stock market rally has already defied expectations this year, shrugging off geopolitical strife, economic uncertainty and global trade tensions to reach fresh record highs. Some analysts say the ... Read More

The resilient stock market may be keeping the economy out of a recession. Why that's a bad thing

Stock market growth that seems impervious to tariffs, politics and a moribund jobs picture is in turn powering consumer spending and putting a floor under the economy. The University of Michigan ... Read More

Stocks are at record highs, and so are company share buybacks. What do companies know?

Corporate share repurchases are at a record high despite record high stock prices and an uncertain economy? What do they know? Should you follow suit? Read More

The stock market has thrived even with all this economic uncertainty

A government shutdown. A weakening labor market. Stubborn inflation. None of it has seemed to matter for the stock market. At least not yet. Stocks closed moderately lower Tuesday, but it was the ... Read More

Consumer sentiment is back to near-record lows. But Americans are still spending. Here’s why

Americans are souring on the economy again to levels seen rarely in the post-World War II era, raising the question of what it means for spending, economic growth and other key metrics gauging the ... Read More

Why soaring gold prices could be a warning sign for the economy

The safe-haven asset has soared more than 50% this year. Gold prices have soared more than 50% so far this year, delivering mammoth returns for traders holding the safe haven investment. But the ... Read More