When the economy is growing, unemployment is low, consumers are buying and investors are optimistic, the stock market tends to see extended gains. This is the essence of a bull market: Continued ...

The stock market has tumbled since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs Wednesday, with the S&P 500 flirting with bear market territory Monday and ending the day down 0.23%.

The index was founded by Charles Dow in 1896 to serve as a proxy for the broader U.S. economy. It has been one of the most important stock market indices ever since. Nasdaq Composite Index The ...

Bull market versus bear market? The economy is confusing enough for the ... Here’s a quick rundown on deflation's definition: Deflation is the term economists use for a sustained period of ...

That means the bond market has much more direct impact on the economy than the stock market. The two investments, which make up the bulk of most people’s personal and retirement accounts ...

But what if it were ALSO a place where children came to learn how to survive in a free market economy? That's part of the idea behind a summer camp at JA BizTown, in Portland, Oregon. Kids at the ...

A bull market is when stocks steadily rise, usually during the expansion phase of the business cycle. Bull markets are usually accompanied by high investor confidence and a strong overall economy.

The recent drops have rattled investors. 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 ...