Markets and Economy Market uncertainty ramps up around the world
Despite strong earnings reports, the markets are reflecting some uncertainty and concerns related to geopolitical risks and growing deficits.
Fresh perspectives on economic trends and events impacting the global markets.
Despite strong earnings reports, the markets are reflecting some uncertainty and concerns related to geopolitical risks and growing deficits.
Election campaigns, wars, and natural disasters contributed to a cacophony this month. I’m staying focused on the three main things that really drive markets in the long run.
Myths and half-truths abound in the investing world, particularly in how stocks relate to the economy. But beliefs sometimes don’t reflect reality, and that could impact portfolios.
Earnings season has just begun, and initial calls indicate that the US economy appears to be in good shape, helped by higher income consumers and strong corporate balance sheets.
Oil prices, US inflation, stimulus in China and earnings season are among the Top 10 things we’re watching in the fourth quarter.
We examine the normalizing US economy, diverging consumer sentiment in Europe and the UK, easing monetary policy in major Western economies, and encouraging stimulus in China.
Can the Federal Reserve return policy to a more accommodative stance without the US economy falling into recession? And what should we expect from US stocks going forward?
The Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates by 0.50% to keep the US economy in good shape and avoid falling behind the curve, but uncertainty lies ahead.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Learn what it may mean for markets and investments based on past easing cycles.
Insights on investing implications, market movements, and structural changes.
Insights from the Invesco Tax & Estate team on tax and estate planning.
Insights on the economy, the markets, and investments from our global experts.
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