The prospect of a bear market, and the pessimistic investment environment that it entails, carry disconcerting near-term implications. In the 26 bear markets since 1929, the S &P 500 — the index ...

And while the stock market isn't a perfect representation of the overall economy, experts say even U.S. households that don't hold stock should keep an eye on its swings.

Here are five facts about economic recessions, starting with this one: You won't know when it arrives.

The current bull market started nearly a decade ago on March 9, 2009, near the end of the Great Recession, which wreaked havoc on the American economy from December 2007 to June 2009.

MIPCOM is broadening its focus to embrace YouTube’s “creator economy,” in an attempt to position itself as a hub where online video and traditional TV meet. As part of this, the market this ...

Felix Zulauf envisions a correction of about 15% in the S&P 500 index after the Santa Claus rally plays out in January. But that should set things up for a run to new highs later in the year.

Recent data shows the economy has cooled off and might have trouble getting back to a strong point. The job market is tough, real GDP dropped more than initially thought, and consumer spending ...

The faltering economy is starting to become a drag on the housing market. Real estate agents, developers, home buyers and economists are all trying to make sense of which way trends are heading.

Just 20 days ago, the US stock market was sitting at all-time highs. The US economy appeared to be growing at a solid pace. And a recession was nowhere in sight.

This time, maybe the stock market is the economy. Financial markets around the world have plummeted in the days since President Trump announced sweeping tariffs, setting off a global trade war ...

But copper markets have a special reputation for helping us predict the macroeconomic future. You need copper to make or build just about anything in this economy. Almost every sector relies on it.