Recessions and depressions

1980s-era rate hikes designed to fight inflation will create more market turmoil, Canaccord’s Tony Dwyer predicts
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1980s-era rate hikes designed to fight inflation will create more market turmoil, Canaccord’s Tony Dwyer predicts

Stocks may go into a deeper tailspin. Canaccord Genuity’s Tony Dwyer predicts 1980s-era interest rate hikes will exacerbate the turmoil and make a recession seem increasingly more likely. “Typically, I’ve been bullish over the years. But there’s a money availability problem,” the firm’s chief market strategist told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Monday. “Ultimately, you have […]

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The recession will hit in the first half of 2023 and the Dow is headed lower: CNBC CFO survey
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The recession will hit in the first half of 2023 and the Dow is headed lower: CNBC CFO survey

Many economic prognosticators and Wall Street stock pickers have made it clear where they stand on inflation and the Federal Reserve policy response: the economy and markets will get worse before they get better. Many chief financial officers at top companies agree with them, according to the results from the latest CNBC CFO Council survey. Over […]

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Even if oil hits 0 a barrel, J.P. Morgan’s Marko Kolanovic predicts stocks will reclaim 2022 highs
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Even if oil hits $150 a barrel, J.P. Morgan’s Marko Kolanovic predicts stocks will reclaim 2022 highs

J.P. Morgan’s Marko Kolanovic predicts oil is surging higher — but so are stocks. Kolanovic, who serves as the firm’s chief global markets strategist and co-head of global research, believes the U.S. economy is strong enough to handle oil prices as high as $150 a barrel. “There could be some potential further spikes in oil, […]

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Fed GDP tracker shows the economy could be on the brink of a recession
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Fed GDP tracker shows the economy could be on the brink of a recession

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during the House Financial Services Committee hearing titled Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy, in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Tom Williams | CQ-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images A widely followed Federal Reserve gauge is indicating that the U.S. economy could be headed for […]

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No recession ahead: Evercore ISI predicts S&P 500 will jump 22% from current levels
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No recession ahead: Evercore ISI predicts S&P 500 will jump 22% from current levels

While retail investors head for the exits as stock prices sharply fluctuate, Evercore ISI’s Julian Emanuel wants to put money to work. He calls the market environment very ugly, but he believes the economy will avert a recession — particularly due to healthy credit markets and continued gains. “The path to higher [stock] prices really […]

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Returning to the office can be costly. Here are 3 ways to beat rising costs
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Returning to the office can be costly. Here are 3 ways to beat rising costs

According to a new survey by Cisco, 75% of respondents said they save money on food and entertainment through hybrid work schedules. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Hybrid work arrangements are popular these days for many reasons — and one of them is that they can save workers thousands each year. A new survey […]

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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market is still in its ‘opening act,’ says venture capital firm
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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market is still in its ‘opening act,’ says venture capital firm

Southeast Asia’s e-commerce ecosystem is still at a “very, very nascent stage” and many more business models and companies will be formed in the region, said the founding partner of a venture capital firm. “We’re talking about single-digit digital penetration, as compared to the overall commerce penetration,” Amit Anand of Jungle Ventures, a Southeast Asian […]

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Stephen Roach calls stagflation his base case, warns market is unprepared for the consequences
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Stephen Roach calls stagflation his base case, warns market is unprepared for the consequences

Stagflation is making a comeback, according to former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman Stephen Roach. He warns the U.S. is on a dangerous path that leads to higher prices coupled with slower growth. “This inflation problem is widespread, it’s persistent and likely to be protracted,” Roach told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Thursday. “The markets are not […]

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Op-ed: Investors need to keep their emotions under control in this volatile market
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Op-ed: Investors need to keep their emotions under control in this volatile market

NicolasMcComber | E+ | Getty Images Whether you’re new to investing or have been in the market for years, you may feel a little bit like you are lost at sea looking for a safe harbor. Investors are contending with a confluence of market forces such as inflation, interest rates increasing, and the Russia/Ukraine conflict.  […]

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Home affordability at 2007 bubble levels, but crash is unlikely: Blackstone’s Joe Zidle
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Home affordability at 2007 bubble levels, but crash is unlikely: Blackstone’s Joe Zidle

A major Wall Street firm is drawing a striking parallel to the housing bubble. Blackstone’s Joe Zidle calls homes almost as unaffordable as the 2007 peak. Yet, he believes a crash is unlikely due to a major difference: Most owners aren’t using their homes like an ATM. “That caused so many people to go upside […]

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