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U.S. economy has sounded a recession alarm. Economists believe that the current low unemployment rate and rising inflation rate in the United States will induce the Fed to raise interest rates to cool the overheated economy. This will frustrate investor and consumer confidence and trigger the US

equities.com | Consumer cyclical stocks pared morning gains when it was announced that consumer attitudes have returned to recession-levels amid worries over ongoing unemployment.

Some, but not all negatives spooking the market can vanish. The impact of foreign recessions on the U.S. is the big uncertainty. The DJIA headed for 12,300 - 12,400.

The Gigs & Side Hustles Economy: A Market Analysis report examines the fast-growing "gig" economy-what it is, how it works, who the leaders are, and why it has grown. Gigs, or short-term, part-time jobs, have become a lot more popular among U.S. consumers, many of whom were hurt by the Great Recession and want to diversify their income streams. Technology has played a big part, as mobile apps and online platforms have made it much easier to connect with customers and get paid quickly.

This report examines the controversial $5.8 billion Infertility services/fertility clinics growth industry. This loosely regulated "baby business" has weathered the last recession pretty well and has grown strongly since 2014, boosted both by demand domestically and via medical tourism patients from Europe and China. This largely untapped market is characterized by favorable demographics and a strong economy. Venture capital firms are eyeing the potential.

The U.S. economy has been mostly positive over the last decade. Consequently, businesses have been mainly doing well during this timeframe. However, historical data reveals that the economy is cyclic in nature, with both upswings and downswings. Therefore, the good times will likely come to an end sooner or later. While both large and small businesses can suffer the effects of an economic downturn, the latter are generally more vulnerable. With that in mind, here are ways to help your business survive and thrive during an economic downturn:

Without Europe's sovereign debt and banking woes this market would fly. Economic reports dispute argumant for recession. Traders' opportunity on weakness today.

Game's on if European leaders plan to avoid a crippling meltdown. No recession likely unless Europe's problems cross the pond. ECB to the rescue ?

First and for all, the recession that had hit the U.S. a couple of years back has affected the world economy adversely. It brought the markets to hit rock bottom it's sadly true that the process of recovery is still under way.

Could the market have bottomed in early October? If so, this "baby bear" market could create opportunities for a bullish bounce. S&P's Sam Stovall shares what this means for investors.

Italy and Greece are the main focus right now on Wall Street, and each has undergone major leadership changes in hopes of expediting economic reform.

Wall Street looking to the Euro-summit meeting this weekend for at least a partial solution to banking and sovereign debt issues. Bulls anxious to load up.