The University of Michigan Current Economic Conditions Index just hit an all-time low. That has proven to be a good sign for ...

Compared three distinct periods in our recent economic history: the late nineties, the long recovery period following COVID, which began in 2021, and today’s slower economic environment. Each of these ...

Americans’ confidence in the economy slipped in November to negative 30, according to the latest Gallup poll, the lowest level recorded since July 2024. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index — which ...

The majority of Americans (86%) say recent economic conditions or policy changes are hurting them. More than half of Americans (57%) believe they have fewer opportunities today than a year ago as a ...

Walmart Inc. stands out as a defensive stock, consistently outperforming the S&P 500 during past recession-driven market crashes and interest rate cut cycles. Despite a premium valuation, WMT's global ...