Unravelling the Subprime Mortgage Crisis The subprime mortgage crisis was a real estate market slump that occurred between 2006 and 2008. It is considered the primary cause of the financial crisis of 2007-08 and one of the triggers of the global recession of 2008-09. The subprime mortgage crisis hit individuals, financial institutions, and countries around […]
The crisis of 2008 was the result of risky financial behavior and market speculation. It originated with the subprime mortgage crisis and amplified with risky lending, excessive market leverage, lax financial regulation, and a failure of risk managers to rein in risk taking. The crisis created a recession that lasted from late 2007 to mid-2009. […]
Should you move some of your investments into the Utilities Sector? We may be heading into a recession, what sectors should you focus on to protect your investments? Utility companies tend to perform relatively well during a recession or economic downturn, as they provide essential services such as electricity, gas, and water that people and […]
