Markets Post Worst First Half of a Year in Decades
Investors gird for more volatility; almost everything—from stocks to bonds and crypto—falls to start 2022
Are We in a Recession? Here Are Some Historically Reliable IndicatorsPlay video: Are We in a Recession? Here Are Some Historically Reliable Indicators
Recent stock market performance has gotten people talking about a possible U.S. recession. So what are the leading economic indicators that have been solid recession trackers, and what can you do to prepare for a recession? WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: David Fang
By Akane Otani
Updated June 30, 2022 4:33 pm ET
Global markets closed out their most bruising first half of a year in decades, leaving investors bracing for the prospect of further losses.
Accelerating inflation and rising interest rates fueled a months-long rout that left few markets unscathed. The S&P 500 fell 21% through Thursday, suffering its worst first half of a year since 1970, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Investment-grade bonds, as measured by the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond exchange-traded fund, lost 11%—posting their worst start to a year in history.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/markets-head-toward-worst-start-to-a-year-in-decades-11656551051
Investors gird for more volatility; almost everything—from stocks to bonds and crypto—falls to start 2022
Are We in a Recession? Here Are Some Historically Reliable IndicatorsPlay video: Are We in a Recession? Here Are Some Historically Reliable Indicators
Recent stock market performance has gotten people talking about a possible U.S. recession. So what are the leading economic indicators that have been solid recession trackers, and what can you do to prepare for a recession? WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: David Fang
By Akane Otani
Updated June 30, 2022 4:33 pm ET
Global markets closed out their most bruising first half of a year in decades, leaving investors bracing for the prospect of further losses.
Accelerating inflation and rising interest rates fueled a months-long rout that left few markets unscathed. The S&P 500 fell 21% through Thursday, suffering its worst first half of a year since 1970, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Investment-grade bonds, as measured by the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond exchange-traded fund, lost 11%—posting their worst start to a year in history.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/markets-head-toward-worst-start-to-a-year-in-decades-11656551051