Fears of a recession have been filling the news lately, affecting the markets and upsetting predictions for the 2020 election. No incumbent president wants to preside over a recession, and few take ...

Many people are worried the country is headed toward a recession, or may already be in one. While not all recessions are created equal, economists say we can learn lessons from our past. CBS News ...

The past reveals both good and bad news for investors.

Recessions and depressions lead to distressed selling of assets, often at prices far below their intrinsic value. Savvy, contrarian investors capitalize on these opportunities, acquiring assets that ...

Few people would root for a recession, for obvious reasons. But when one happens, there may be at least one benefit, finds research from Chicago Booth’s Matthew Notowidigdo and his coauthors: life ...

In times of economic downturn, like recessions, we often reevaluate our financial habits and strategies. As someone who has navigated through a few of these challenging periods, I’ve learned valuable ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. So we're told the Great Recession is over. Does it feel ...

Detailed visual exploration of the historical performance of the S&P 500 index, with a particular focus on what has been different in the last 20 years. Development of the base case for a $12 trillion ...

Stock market expert Jon Erlichman recently shared a review of stock returns during the last six U.S. recessions, highlighting those that have performed well in difficult times. In a video post and ...

Recessions are less frequent, but sharp market drawdowns remain common, due to rapid investor reactions and algorithmic trading. A 'buy the dip' mentality, ETF inflows, and expectations of Fed ...