The business cycle refers to the recurrent periods during which a nation's economy moves through phases of recession and recovery. Historical research by economists has identified both short-term and long-term cycles.
Economic policies championed by President Barack Obama to achieve economic recovery and effect reforms, calling for increased involvement by the government in the private sector in areas such as health care, banking, automobiles, college education finance, consumer protection, and environmental protection.
The Presidential Election Cycle Theory posits that major stock market moves are influenced by the four-year presidential election cycle, with stocks expected to rise in anticipation of economic recovery efforts by the incumbent president before election day.
Reindustrialization refers to the process of revitalizing a former industrial area by means of recapitalization and the introduction of new technology. This process helps rejuvenate economies by modernizing infrastructure, reducing unemployment, and boosting productivity.
In economic terms, a trough signifies the lowest point in a business cycle, marking the end of a declining phase and the start of an expansion or recovery.
A favorable reversal in the fortunes of a company, a market, or the economy at large. Stock market investors speculating that a poorly performing company is about to show a marked improvement in earnings might profit handsomely from its turnaround.
A U-shaped recovery is a type of economic recovery characterized by a gradual decline followed by a slow, but steady rebound in economic growth, typically measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
A V-shaped recovery refers to a sharp rebound in economic activity where the economy experiences a steep decline followed by a rapid and vigorous recovery, typically measured by gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
