US Economy Faces "Worst Of Both Worlds" As Stagflation Threat Looms Large

For Raleigh and Durham, the health of its economy is driven by its flourishing universities, and any threat to the vibrancy of those campuses, both large and small, is a concern......»»

As the world faces the worst depression since the Great Depression of the 1930s, with the global economy expected to contract by 3% this year, it’s worth reminding ourselves that humanity has survived numerous economic crises in the past......»»

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits surged by 70,000 in mid-March to a 2- 1/2-year high as the coronavirus shut down large sections of the economy. And the worst is still yet to come with the crisis triggering waves of layoffs......»»

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The U.S. economy grew moderately in the fourth quarter, the government confirmed, and is facing a bumpy road in early 2020 amid the fast-spreading coronavirus that has left financial markets fearing a recession......»»

The latest rally in U.S. stocks is facing a serious test, as the S&P 500 heads toward its worst loss in months on concerns over how the coronavirus will impact the global economy......»»

Bernard Looney, who will replace Bob Dudley as chief executive of BP when he retires next year, faces the tricky task of navigating the energy major through a rising tide of environmentalism and the move to a low-carbon economy......»»

As if China did not have its hands full with a trade war, a plunging yuan and growing civil unrest in Hong Kong, which is fast becoming the potential epicenter for the next global crisis (and which .....»»

Lax standards for HELOCs repeat the bubble-era madness, writes Keith Jurow......»»

Lax standards for HELOCs repeat the bubble-era madness, writes Keith Jurow......»»

Investors still appear to be clinging to the idea the Goldilocks economy and the bull market is alive and well, with profit growth not too hot to trigger inflation but not too cold to cause a recession. Lance Roberts is here to disabuse us of that......»»

"No-Deal" Brexit Looms Very Large As Europe Faces Its Lehman Moment.....»»

Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, One of the worst possible outcomes for the U.S. economy, and ultimately for investors, is stagflation. Of course, if you weren’t around in the .....»»

In today's IPL 2018 match, KKR have an onerous task as they need to defy history against MI, who have won 17 of the 21 matches against Kolkata Knight Riders across 11 seasons. Catch IPL latest updates.....»»

A new report by ECONorthwest projects economic fallout if Amazon follows through with a threat to axe more than 7,000 jobs slated for two planned Amazon buildings if the city passes its head tax on large employers......»»

The chances for wage increases in the economy, particularly at the low end of the scale, are depressing. And GDP faces a real threat as discretionary spending probably falters......»»

Sears faces a daunting $134 million debt payment due Monday that looms increasingly large. The retailer has closed hundreds of stores in rec.....»»

Chinese macro data has been serially disappointing for almost five straight months, and tonight - as Yuan tests down to cycle lows - all eyes are on the heavily 'managed' macro data to reasssure the masses that despit.....»»

The Coming Inflation Threat: The Worst Of Both Worlds.....»»

U.S. stocks were battered Thursday as the chance of a partial government shutdown increased. If the worst-case scenario occurs, how will it affect the markets? And how about the economy? read more.....»»