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Top economist issues new recession warning

Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody’s, has issued a stark warning about the U.S. economy, suggesting it is teetering on the brink of a recession. His recent analyses highlight several indicators ... Read More

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

If you’re confused about whether the U.S. economy in a recession, near a recession or doing OK, you’re not alone. Turns out the answer may depend on where you live, according to Moody’s Analytics ... Read More

Even AI can't save the US economy from one of its biggest risks, Moody's Mark Zandi says

Mark Zandi says the US economy is caught between two competing megatrends that are reshaping the world. He sees AI and deglobalization as dueling forces that complicate the outlook for growth. In his ... Read More

Economist Mark Zandi says these 22 states have slipped into recession based on 2 clear indicators — could the ripple effects hit your wallet next?

The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) defines a recession as a "significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and that lasts more than a few months." In practice ... Read More

Top economist warns: These 2 states could tip America into recession while another one is in danger zone

US recession risk 2025: The US economy is still managing to avoid a recession, but just barely, and its fate may rest on two economic powerhouses: California and New York, according to Moody’s ... Read More

How markets could topple the global economy

Yet although a market crash would surprise almost nobody, few have thought about its consequences. That is partly because the chances of a big fall in stockmarkets bringing about a broad financial ... Read More

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

The U.S. economy remains largely unscathed but pressure could mount. The U.S. economy remains largely unscathed by the government shutdown, but the nation could risk economic peril if the impasse ... Read More