Economic cycles dictate stock performance; growth sectors excel during expansion, while defensive sectors shine in recessions. Top growth sectors: Technology, Real Estate, Consumer Discretionary, ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Nastasic / ...

Our economy can’t function without highways and planes. Most experts would agree that we could bolster economic growth even further through better public transportation, said Justin Marlowe, a ...

Mixed economies blend free market and socialist elements, balancing efficiency and social welfare. Advantages include efficient resource allocation and innovation-driven profit, as seen with Apple.

The gig economy is all about short-term work arrangements. What distinguishes the gig economy from traditional economies is its demand-driven nature and transient job positions. In the gig economy, ...

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose large tariffs on all foreign imports has triggered a global trade war, stock market collapse — and predictions of an imminent recession. In the wake of ...

China is the greatest economic rival to the U.S. — and China's economy has grown more and more similar to the U.S. system as the developing nation turned into a global power player. China's political ...