About the economy

iv1607 asked:


What will happen to the economies of the EU, Russia, China, and Japan? Will they fall into a recession too and will it be worse than that of the US?

Julio

asked:


I am curious, I have been watching the news about the econonmy and the “recession” we are in, and I have a question: What does this mean for our everyday lives? If I am understanding correctly, it has to do more with credit than anything else?!? I mean does it mean that from now on if we want to buy things we should either save and buy it outright(no credit) or what? What exactly does this mean? Is there anything we can do to be “okay” during these hard times??

Alex

Seth B asked:


I already have about 40% of my money in international funds and another 40% in small cap. What’s a good area to look at for a potential recession?

Reginald

miss impulsive asked:


I hear talk of how we’re on the brink of going into a recession, and I was wondering how that would affect jobs, prices of goods, etc, in our everyday life.

Vincent

Chris asked:


The economy may be heading into a recession, and I was wondering what sectors would safe plays? Should I invest in CD’s and Bonds? I think Energy has made a great run, but will it go higher? Looking for some advice and help. Thanks in advance.

Thelma

originalidaho asked:


Except for the rising gas prices and maybe the cost of milk I haven’t felt too “pinched”. I’ve read about the depression but am having a difficult time understanding what kind of impact a recession will have on my life. (I was a kid in the last recession but now have four kids of my own.)

Minnie

neanderthal asked:


Former Treasury Secretary Greenspan said today America is due for another recession and that it would likely start the end of this year, 2007. During a recession, what kind of small businesses stand the best chance of making a profit AND in some part due to the recession?

Louis

Áine asked:


I will be graduating cum laude from my University in June 2008, and this is when economists have declared the recession to begin. How will this affect my (and other new graduates) perspectives for employment?

Michelle

William Hoffman asked:


I am looking to see how the technology sector performed after the last recession and inparticulary after the last housing recession. Thank you.

Sheila

usanamama asked:


Considering all I’m reading about this recession, I don’t want to lose gains or especially capital I’ve invested into SEP, IRA, and rollover 401K accounts. If the stock market crashes or if the dollar devalues , what will happen to those investments? Could I lose my capital ? Should I cash them now and put that money into a money market account? Or perhaps buy euros or yen?

Ella