A spike in gold prices could indicate that the economy is in trouble. As a result, many investors flock to gold to protect their capital during times of crisis or inflation. Why does gold rise during a downturn? Investors in gold and silver choose to buy precious metals to protect their money during recessions and […]
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Investing is one of the most effective ways to beat inflation: The S&P 500, for example, has an average yearly return of nearly 10%, according to data. That’s why Stephen Carrigg, a certified financial planner and private wealth adviser at Integrated Partners, recommends putting money into your company’s 401(k) plan and “opening a brokerage account
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Recessions typically last eight to nine months, putting the next one around the middle of 2024. If the current market follows its historical trajectory, the current turmoil should be viewed as a one-time blip in risk markets. “The playbook is historically accurate,” he argues. Is a recession in 2022 expected? To listen to the podcast,
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According to U.S. Labor Department data published March 10, the annual inflation rate in the United States was 7.9 percent for the 12 months ended February 2022, the highest since January 1982 and after reaching 7.5 percent earlier. On April 12, at 8:30 a.m. ET, the next inflation update will be released. It will provide
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Indeed, the year is starting with little signs of progress, as the late-year spread of omicron, along with the fading tailwind of fiscal stimulus, has experts across Wall Street lowering their GDP projections. When you add in a Federal Reserve that has shifted from its most accommodative policy in history to hawkish inflation-fighters, the picture
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For the determination of equilibrium real GDP, the Keynesian condition is that Y = AE. The diagonal, 45 line labeled Y = AE in Figure represents this equilibrium situation. Simply identify the intersection of the AE curve and the 45 line to determine the level of equilibrium real national income or GDP. What is GDP
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If you’re looking for a property during a recession, there are a few things to keep in mind. Lower Prices Houses tend to stay on the market longer during a recession because there are fewer purchasers. As a result, sellers are more likely to reduce their listing prices in order to make their home easier
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The CPI is calculated by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on a monthly basis and has been calculated since 1913. It was calculated using the index average from 1982 to 1984 (inclusive), which was set to 100. A CPI number of 100 indicates that inflation has returned to its 1984 level, while
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S&P 500 E-minis have surpassed the volume of traditional S&P 500 futures contracts as the major futures trading instrument for the S&P 500. The E-price mini’s is generated by multiplying $50 by the current cash value of the S&P 500 index, and the tick size is $12.50. What are E-mini futures, exactly? E-minis are futures
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Since 1991, U.S. REITs have outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 7% annually in late-cycle periods and have provided considerable downside protection in recessions, highlighting the potential value of conservative, lease-based revenues and high dividend yields in an uncertain environment (see chart below). In 2021, are REITs a viable investment? REITs provide investors with
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