A short recession would be better for most investors than a soft landing, economist says

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Whether or not the US is in a recession is a politically charged debate.

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US stocks trade mixed but notch weekly gains as interest rates fall ahead of Q3 earnings season

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Homebuyer demand has crashed to its lowest level in almost a year as mortgage applications hover near a 3-decade low

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Ocala, Florida

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Bankruptcies are surging - and Fed rate hikes are to blame, economist says

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US bankruptcy filings. Note: Bankruptcy figures include public companies or private companies with public debt with a minimum of $2 million in assets or liabilities at the time of filing, in addition to private companies with at least $10 million in assets or liabilities.

S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Apollo Chief Economist

Why stocks could be primed for a Santa Claus rally as resurgent earnings and falling rents push inflation down

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A man dressed as Santa Claus walks the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, November 24, 2008. U.S. stocks rose further on Monday after data showed U.S. existing-home sales fell in October about in line with expectations, adding to earlier gains on the government's $20 billion injection of new capital into Citigroup.

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Oil spikes 4% as geopolitical tensions stoke fears of a supply disruption

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The Bouri oilfield, Libya's biggest offshore field, is seen 130 km (81 miles) north of Tripoli October 9, 2013.

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NASA probe heads for metal-rich asteroid worth $10 quintillion after launch on SpaceX rocket

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A large metallic asteroid named 16 Psyche that could contain trillions of dollars in raw materials.

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Jamie Dimon warns of the 'most dangerous time' for the world in decades, sounding the alarm on wars, soaring debt, and the Fed

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Jamie Dimon.

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This chart shows how housing affordability has plunged across the US

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Home affordability has plunged in the US
Home affordability has plunged in the US since 2019

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Home foreclosures are at their highest level since the start of the pandemic as the 'financial aftermath' take a toll on buyers

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A home foreclosure sign.

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