Economic cycles are a fundamental aspect of the financial landscape, influencing everything from job markets to personal investments. These cycles typically consist of three phases: expansion, ...

To our surprise, the US economy has not entered a recession over the past two years. This is not because a recession has been avoided altogether but because the current economic cycle has been ...

As the U.S. economy shrinks, fears and predictions of a recession continue to grow. New Commerce Department data shows that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted at an annual rate of 0 ...

What is a recession? What are the key indicators of a recession? How do government and central banks respond to recessions? What are the causes of recessions? How can individuals and businesses ...

“Periods when the ratio is elevated often coincide with market uncertainty,” said Chase Turner, precious metals analyst at SD Bullion. “Understanding these historical patterns helps investors position ...

Despite widespread pessimism, I see strong reasons for cautious optimism about future economic growth, driven by fundamental macroeconomic forces. AI-driven technological breakthroughs and reduced ...

Ken Ferrie advises farmers to navigate agriculture’s cyclical economic waves by managing costs and seizing opportunities during downturns to position themselves for future profitability. If your ...

The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average have all surged to multiple record-closing highs in 2025. We appear to be witnessing a clear bifurcation between the health of the U.S.