Economic cycles feature expansion, peak, contraction, and trough stages. Investors adjust strategies based on the current economic phase. Government tools like interest rates help manage these cycles.

What are economic cycles? Why is it important to understand economic cycles? What are the main causes of economic cycles? What are the key indicators of economic cycles? How can you predict a ...

The concept of economic cycles is pivotal in understanding the fluctuations in the economy that impact our daily lives. These cycles consist of four main phases: expansion, peak, recession, and ...

Although it’s no easy task, correctly timing the market can open the doors to positive gains. To do so, investors and traders look at various metrics, economic news, and other insights to predict how ...

The S&P 500 has outperformed the Russell 2000 since March 2021. Small-cap stocks’ tendency to outperform during recessions and early-stage expansions may be related to interest rate sensitivity. One ...

Recently, we discussed price reductions and the factors that cause them. In short, when supply exceeds demand, a shortage occurs — also called an imbalance. This imbalance is like a seesaw — it’s ...

The IMFL ETF dynamically adjusts its factor weightings depending on the economic cycle. With poor economic prospects, the fund is currently defensively positioned with a focus on High Quality and Low ...