SimpleImages / Getty Images A recession is a significant, persistent, and widespread contraction in economic activity. Since ...

Labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards believes that President Donald Trump is poised to make history with his global trade ...

Berkshire Hathaway's cash balance is at an all-time high, a curious move considering how optimistic investors have been over ...

The Great Recession and the Covid-19 pandemic showed us that economic calamity doesn't come with any upside for millions of Americans.

Here's a closer look at what comprises a recession, how long they typically last, and a history of past recessions. We'll also look at how to prepare your finances and portfolio for a downturn.

Tariffs are typically bad news for the economy and stock market. "They raise prices, slow economic growth, cut profits, ...

Even if someone has the income to support a loan, lenders may more heavily scrutinize financials, credit history and credit score. Recessions also tend to have a negative impact on the stock ...

Historical recessions show that bank/insurance equities, particularly those in the Financial Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF, suffer substantial declines during contractions in GDP, on loan/bond ...