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What is a recession?
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23 JUN clock 13:46

What is a recession? And what it could mean for stocks, oil and gold.

Things are looking gloomy in the world. The prices of goods and services are skyrocketing at a pace not seen in several decades, making it more expensive to go about our daily lives. 
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S&P 500 set for ‘bear market’ - how much further can US stocks fall?
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12 MAY clock 15:28

S&P 500 set for ‘bear market’. How much further can US stocks fall?

The S&P 500 is set to drop further when US markets open today, potentially marking a 5th session of losses over the past six.
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“Buy on the cannons, sell on the trumpets”?
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30 MAR clock 15:25

“Buy on the cannons, sell on the trumpets”?

This well-worn phrase is meant to go back to the early 1800s and is attributed to London financier Lord Rothschild which suggests that the start of a war is a good time to invest in the stock market. Conversely, the end of a war is a good time to sell.
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17 MAR clock 14:13

What does the Fed say? What does it mean for the US dollar, gold, and US stocks?

Hike, hike, hike, hike, hike, hike, and hike.
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3 MAR clock 16:04

What are nonfarm payrolls and why do markets care?

The next nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report will be released at 8:30AM New York time tomorrow (Friday, March 4th).
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