Zacks Investment Management

U.S. actions in Venezuela may not have much impact on oil markets, latest jobs data shows gradual slowdown, rule to bar institutional home buying may do little to boost supply.

In Q3 2025, real GDP grew at an impressive 4.3% pace. But looking under the hood, three factors will provide clues about GDP growth in the months ahead.

A closer look at consumers, commodities, and energy costs.

Here are four essential factors that we believe will drive the direction of the economy and market as we begin the new year.

More than half of current mortgages have rates below 4%—making new loans over 6% a tough sell, private credit can be risky for 401(k)s, emerging markets could offer hidden growth.