Stocks and the economy look strong but there are four factors that could pose a problem, Capital Economics said. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East and high interest rates are big risks to markets.

Capital Economics is warning that the powerful shift underway in U.S. equities could signal that a long‑running stock market bubble will burst in 2027, ushering in years of upheaval in leadership ...

Home prices soared during the pandemic housing boom, fueled by frantic demand and historically low interest rates, but as the dust settles, the market now seems poised for a calmer, more predictable ...

Capital Economics has upgraded its long-term forecast for the S&P 500, expecting the benchmark U.S. stock index to climb to 7,000 by the end of 2026, citing a more favorable market environment and a ...

The latest stock market surge is different from bubbles of the past, Capital Economics said. Markets are not reflecting any obvious signs of "high and rising leverage." The amount of margin debt ...

Capital Economics said that in an extreme scenario where the Iran war escalates, Brent crude prices could rise above $150 a ...

Commercial real estate’s link to smaller banks in the U.S. is vulnerable and has not gotten enough attention after recent strain in the banking system, according to Capital Economics. “Lending to ...

Treasury yields tumbled on Aug. 1 following a dismal July jobs report. But since then, they have mostly held their ground, despite a non-stop barrage of potentially market-moving news. Economists at ...

The S & P 500 closed above 5,000 for the first time last week. But as the index rose, so did concerns about its valuation. The S & P 500's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio now stands just over 20 ...