A recent string of high-profile layoffs have taken up headlines and caused anxiety in the workforce. Companies announced 153,074 layoffs in October, adding up to 1.1 million cut announcements for the ...

Americans are more optimistic about the stock market and economic growth than about inflation and unemployment. Sentiment has rebounded since last spring’s market turmoil but remains below earlier ...

The S&P 500 (SPY) is highly overvalued with a forward PE of 25x and a Shiller PE of 40.7, historically signaling correction risk. Economic indicators—housing, employment, and manufacturing—show mild ...

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The war in Iran did little to dent the stock market this week, but some experts warn a persistent rise in oil prices is possible and the accumulation of economic pressures could weigh on markets.

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A strong economy cannot be measured by stock market performance; it must be assessed by everyday people’s ability to meet their basic needs and achieve economic security. Tomorrow, we’ll get the ...

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