Economy News Economy Is A Recession Coming Or Not

Rolling, rolling, rolling — recession. Can the American economy boom and bust at the same time? Apparently it can, says Morgan Stanley. Here's how.

Confused by the predictions? Even the experts can't agree — but one theory might explain what's really going on. Read More

Trump Administration Quietly Prepares Americans for Possible Recession

The Trump administration is quietly shifting its tone and preparing Americans for the possibility that the economy may be heading into rough waters. While officials aren’t declaring a recession just ... Read More

Trump Aides Raise Recession Fears, and Point Fingers at the Fed

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said some sectors were in a recession as he argued for more interest rate cuts. Read More

We’re not currently in a recession — but experts say these 6 warning signs are flashing. Are you seeing them?

A recent ABC News ... The economy may not be in total collapse, but the warning signs are flashing. Before the official data catches up, everyday indicators like boxes, “struggle meals” and thrift ... Read More

SA Asks: Is the U.S. economy sliding into recession?

Is the U.S. economy sliding into recession? Are we already in one? Seeking Alpha analysts weigh in. Read more here. Read More

The country’s not in a recession, but your state could be

According to a recent analysis by Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, 22 U.S. states are now either in recession or very close to entering one — together representing nearly one-third of ... Read More

If New York or California enters a recession, the entire U.S. economy would be next. So how are they doing?

As two of the country's biggest states by GDP, their economies 'may be canaries in the coal mine,' one economist notes The economies of California and New York could be proverbial canaries in the coal ... Read More

RBA forecasts suggest more cost-of-living pain and risk of no more interest rate cuts

One thing that is helping borrowers — at least those who shop around — is that competition between the banks and cheap money on global markets has seen "spreads" on variable-rate mortgages compared to ... 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

Economic forecast shows AI and life sciences could drive growth in Indiana

IU’s economic team forecasts growth in life sciences will have a strong influence on the state economy next year. Eli Lilly, Roche, Corteva and Elanco are some of the largest businesses in the sector ... Read More

Protecting investments in a recession

There is so much doom and gloom on the world news at the moment, and it is becoming increasingly evident that a number of nations are on the precipice of a recession. Even on our own doorstep, anyone ... Read More