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Is the US in recession?

It often seems that economists are perpetually warning us about the next U.S. recession. One influential analyst says an economic slowdown is already a fact of life for many Americans. Read More

Could the government shutdown tip the US into a recession? Experts weigh in

Roughly 750,000 furloughed government workers already feel crimped by the shutdown as they suffer missed paychecks and strained budgets. Those direct effects will grow dramatically on Nov. 1, when ... Read More

The economist becomes one of several to warn that Trump’s economic policy could lead the U.S. into a recession.

Paul Krugman has a dire warning about the U.S. economy under Trump. The economist warned readers that “what looks like a fairly benign economy on the surface is actually hurting workers” in a lengthy ... Read More

The U.S. economy is slowing — and the nation’s top economists don’t expect it to improve much over the next year

Economists don’t expect the tide to shift anytime soon. Only one economist is forecasting faster job growth and a lower unemployment rate in the year ahead, Bankrate’s poll found. The majority (81 ... Read More

Feel like you're in a recession? It could be where you live, economist says

If you feel like you're in a recession, it could just be where you live, says economist Mark Zandi. He says 70% of states are in or nearing recession. Read More

Moody’s economist: US avoids recession if well-to-do ‘keep spending’

Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said Tuesday the U.S. economy will likely avoid a recession if the wealthiest individuals continue to spend at the current rate. In a post on the social ... Read More

This vital ingredient suggests the U.S. economy is still faring OK — with no recession brewing

When the economy shows sign of stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are frequent takeout dinners and restaurant reservations. It’s one of the best early warning signs of ... Read More

Clues That a Recession Is Coming

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. This is an edition of ... Read More

Are we in a recession? Yes — if you live in one of these 22 states.

The U.S. economy is very close to falling into a damaging contraction — and many states are already experiencing a recession, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. Zandi ... Read More

Top Economist Warns Recession Risks Remain 'Uncomfortably High' Despite Receding As Market Valuation Nears 'Y2K Bubble' Peak

Despite an encouraging upward revision of the U.S. economic growth during its third estimate release, a prominent economist is cautioning that significant risks persist, with stock market valuations ... Read More

Survey High: 91% of Ag Economists Say Crop Sector in Recession, Losses Likely Through 2026

The financial squeeze gripping row crop agriculture is only growing more severe, according to the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor. As of September, 91% think the U.S. crops sector is in a ... Read More