Discover the four stages of the economic cycle—expansion, peak, contraction, and trough—and learn how these phases impact ...

A recession during the first half of 2023 is looking more likely, but the unusual nature of this economic and trucking freight cycle should help keep trucking from feeling the brunt of it, according ...

There are a number of factors investors should be aware of as the current economic cycle comes to an end. The evolving geopolitical landscape is fueling a shift away from globalization. The threat ...

The affordable housing sector remains an attractive strategy within real estate given the sector’s economic resilience compared to other housing sub-asset classes. The essential need for housing means ...

Expansion is the phase of the business cycle where real GDP grows for two or more consecutive quarters, moving from a trough ...

The S&P 500 has outperformed the Russell 2000 since March 2021. Small-cap stocks’ tendency to outperform during recessions and early-stage expansions may be related to interest rate sensitivity. Over ...

Structural Evolution: This downturn is a permanent market shift, not just a temporary cycle. Friend-Shoring: Trade is moving toward geopolitical allies to ensure supply chain resilience. Aggressive ...

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 ...

What is an economic supercycle? An economic supercycle typically refers to a prolonged period of expansion, which can last as long as a few decades. Opinions vary among economists as to the exact ...

Recently, Ed Yardeni made a bold prediction that the S&P 500 index could hit a high of 5400 in 2024. While I suggest we could see continued improvement in both the economic and market cycles, I am ...