Downside For Economy, Equities And Corporate Debt Likely In 2019

Gold futures on Wednesday are under selling pressure amid a modest pullback in equities, with some experts forecasting some recovery for bullion prices as questions about the state of the economy and lofty stock-market valuations persist......»»

With the Federal Reserve backstopping risky corporate debt, the U.S. economy has made itself thoroughly addicted to cheap credit and government rescues......»»

With the Federal Reserve backstopping risky corporate debt, the U.S. economy has made itself thoroughly addicted to cheap credit and government rescues......»»

U.S. stocks whipsawed Tuesday as investors weighed easing of coronvirus-related economic restrictions with the risks of rising infections, while also watching corporate earnings season kick into full gear......»»

U.S. stocks whipsawed Tuesday as investors weighed easing of coronvirus-related economic restrictions with the risks of rising infections, while also watching corporate earnings season kick into full gear......»»

With U.S. stocks down more than 20% from their February highs, investors who had taken money out of equities and corporate debt and put that money into cash in recent weeks have avoided a great deal of pain......»»

With U.S. stocks down more than 20% from their February highs, investors who had taken money out of equities and corporate debt and put that money into cash in recent weeks have avoided a great deal of pain......»»

In the “everything has to go” sale sweeping through commodities, corporate debt, and equities, investors have seen the value of their usual sturdy government bonds buckle even as risk assets came under pressure in the past few trading sessions......»»

The numbers are enormous WASHINGTON (AP) — A gyrating stock market is seizing headlines as the coronavirus threa.....»»

Worries that the COVID-19 outbreak could expose vulnerabilities in over-leveraged corporations has led to a raft of outflows from exchange-traded funds that track the performance of sub-investment grade corporate debt, or "junk." .....»»

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett’s annual letter to stockholders said equities would outperform long-term fixed-rate debt instruments should low corporate tax rates remain in p.....»»

Guggenheim’s global CIO Scott Minerd is warning that the U.S. economy could start to show signs of faltering and leave buyers of corporate debt vulnerable......»»

Stocks ended higher Tuesday as Wall Street wrapped up a banner year that saw equities surge to record highs, overcoming concerns about the economy and a trade fight with China......»»

Stocks ended higher Tuesday as Wall Street wrapped up a banner year that saw equities surge to record highs, overcoming concerns about the economy and a trade fight with China......»»

From debt to lending to taxes and more, this is how you can know whether you are making progress.....»»

About half of all issued corporate bond debt is rated triple-B, the lowest score for investment-grade debt. Analysts say all this debt could be a mess in the making, especially if the economy enters a recession. WSJ's Gunjan Banerji explains......»»

About half of all issued corporate bond debt is rated triple-B, the lowest score for investment-grade debt. Analysts say all this debt could be a mess in the making, especially if the economy enters a recession. WSJ's Gunjan Banerji explains......»»

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images US corporate debt has swelled to nearly $10 trillion, according to data recently cited by the Washington Post. That comes out to roughly 47% of the overall economy, whi.....»»

A slowing U.S. economy could put companies in jeopardy that already are grappling with lower profitability and higher leverage as they seek to refinance trillions worth of bonds that come due over the next five years.....»»

Investors say fears of credit-ratings downgrades to debt-laden companies is a top concern as the U.S. economy shows signs of weakening.....»»