Economy & Markets
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El-Erian Says Receding Liquidity Is Biggest Risk to Markets
By John McCorry and Jonathan FerroHe says the Fed's plan will likely slow the economy, raise the chance of a recession and present firms seeking new capital with "difficulties."
July 01, 2022
BofA Says Brace for Recession Shock After Worst Rout in 52 YearsMeanwhile, Goldman Sachs strategists say the risk of a renewed selloff in equities is still high as investors price in just a mild recession.
June 30, 2022
S&P 500's Worst First Half Since 1970 Won't Tell You Much About the Second HalfSince 1957, when it had a negative first half, the index experienced a negative second half about half the time, says Anu Ganti of S&P Dow Jones.
June 30, 2022
Bob Doll: Biggest Risk Now Is Weak Earnings"When there's a lot of red on the screen ... buy a few stocks," the famed prognosticator advises.
June 30, 2022
GMO's Inker: Why Investors Shouldn't Fear a Recession in 2022Any downturn would likely be "shallow" and could provide relief from inflation, the GMO partner tells ThinkAdvisor.
June 29, 2022
12 Least Affordable U.S. States: 2022A job search site ranks the states on how the cost of living compares to average wages.
June 29, 2022
Morningstar's Benz: 2 Risky Moves Investors Should Avoid Right Now"This is not the time for dramatic, either-or gestures," the personal finance director cautions investors.
June 29, 2022
Liz Ann Sonders: We May Already Be in a RecessionSchwab's chief investment strategist says a key "known" risk continues to be an aggressive Fed.