Neal McGrath

Unemployment “rises like a rocket and falls like a feather,” as two economic experts put it. That is, in a downturn, unemployment rises quickly but drops slowly. Let’s explore what happens to unemployment during a recession. Key Takeaways Recession and […]

Elections may influence stock market performance. However, the specific political party in control of the executive and legislative branches might not matter significantly. This may be surprising given the differences between how parties approach fiscal policy. To find out what