That environment is known to vary over time in a cyclical manner described by the economic cycle, which tends to move from periods of expansion to contraction and back on a recurring (but not ...

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

Attia noted that Republicans are often elected at the "late stage of the economy cycle." "While many would assume that the economy is in the late innings of the business cycle, this will depend on ...

It involves shifting investments to certain industries in anticipation of the next stage of the economic cycle. "The business cycle plays a big role in how markets operate," says Omar Aguilar ...

The movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious — and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite ...

Because lagging indicators are backward-looking and based on finalized data, they are considered highly accurate and can be helpful in determining where the U.S. is in its economic cycle.