A credit card issuer might not seem like a recession-resistant business, but you might be surprised.American Express (AXP 2.85%) might not seem like a recession-resistant business, but you might be surprised. While it certainly has some vulnerability to a bad economy, Amex also has an affluent clientele and excellent asset quality that should allow the business to weather the storm better than its peers.*Stock prices used were the morning prices of April 22, 2025. The video was published on April 23, 2025. ...