In this McKinsey Explainer, we look at what a recession is, their impact on the global economy, and what can be done to mitigate their impact.
As Warren Buffett once said, “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” During a recession, it is essential to keep a level head and avoid acting in panic, which can lead to costly mistakes. History has shown that equity markets do eventually recover following...
Conclusions and recommendations: "In a recession, dare to invest aggressively in marketing, innovation and customer quality", is the clear message to be drawn from PIMS (Profit Impact of Market Strategy) research into which business strategies aid success during and after a market downturn lasting ...
The U.S. economy has held up well in 2023, and bank stocks may be in the perfect sweet spot. READ: Recession 2024: What to Watch and How to Prepare Growth Stocks and ETFs Growth stocks tend to outperform during periods of U.S. economic expansion when interest rates are low. H...
Eric Bond, wealth advisor with Bond Wealth Management in Long Beach, California, says a newer type of annuity increasing in popularity is a registered index-linked annuity. “Think of it as almost a hybrid between an index and a variable,” he says. You invest in an index such as the ...
With interest rates high, several banks collapsing and a possible recession on the horizon, it's a good time to reevaluate your investments. One option many consumers are exploring during these challenging times is precious metals — more specifically, gold and silver. ...
Vendor managementis another focus that seems to fall to the back burner when times are good. Yet, if managed effectively during times of expansion, you’ll future-proof your business should a recession occurs. Vendor management is the process of managing your small business vendors by doing thin...
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Higher free cash flow gives a company the flexibility to invest in its future while maintaining operations.
A good investment strategy during a recession is to look for companies that are maintaining strongbalance sheetsor steadybusiness modelsdespite the economic headwinds. Some examples of these types of companies include utilities, basic consumer goods conglomerates, and defense stocks. In anticipation ...