The lightning-quick economic halt we’re experiencing due to the coronavirus pandemic means a recession is highly likely for the U.S. Recessions are periods of economic decline that include an increase in unemployment and a drop in the stock market, the housing market, and the GDP for two or more quarters. But this particular recession would […]
The Inverted Yield Curve: What You Should Know
You may have heard a lot of talk about the yield curve inverting at the end of March, and what that could mean. Historically, an inverted yield curve has often signaled an upcoming recession. I’ll talk about the most recent inversion later, but first, here are some definitions to keep in mind. What is a […]