Is the U.S. heading for a recession? Here's what economists say.

Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a recession? Read More

Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Here’s what to look for.

The signs of a recession, how they affect the public and what you can do to prepare financially in case one comes. Read More

How the US economy went from booming to a recession scare in only 20 days

Just 20 days ago, the US stock market was sitting at all-time highs. The US economy appeared to be growing at a solid pace. And a recession was nowhere in sight. Read More

The economy shrank in the first half of 2022 — but the US isn't even close to entering an actual recession

You're going to start hearing many more people say the US is in a recession ... Not only are the quarterly contractions powered by temporary trends, other data shows the economy still rebounding ... Read More

Is the U.S. in a recession now? No. Here's what happens if the U.S. does go into a recession

Here’s what to know about what a recession is, what happens if the U.S. enters a recession and how financial advisors recommend preparing for one. Read More

The US will enter a mild recession as the economy deflates after its boost from unproductive stimulus cash, former Commerce Secretary says

The US is moving toward a recession, as the economy is feeling ... low unemployment rate. Still, sentiment has soured slightly as investors keep their eye on the Fed's next rate move and continued ... Read More

Will Trump's tariffs and policies send U.S. economy into a recession?

A noncommittal response from President Trump on recession risks has stoked uncertainty over the economy. But some evidence argues against a recession. Read More

Recession 2025: What to Watch and How to Prepare

The U.S. economy is on relatively solid footing heading into 2025. But while inflation has cooled, progress has been choppy and inconsistent at times. Labor market conditions have remained strong. Read More

Is the U.S. in a Recession? Watch for These Warning Signs

It's clear the economy is beginning to slow, but economists must now determine if a recession has in fact taken hold by analyzing a handful of factors that include but are not limited to GDP. Read More

Consumers Sound Alarm on Trump Economy as Expectations Reach Recession Level

A sharp drop in consumer confidence in February has brought Americans’ expectations about the future course of the U.S. economy ... and credit cards. One good piece of news is that yields ... Read More

Recession or Not? We Could Be in the Eye of the Storm

In spite of all of these major red flags pointing to a recession, could we still be near a market bottom heading for a soft economic landing? It’s possible but not likely. If you have concern ... Read More