Economy still flashing recession signs, U.S. leading index finds

The leading economic index declined 0.8% in October and fell for the 19th month in a row, but the U.S. economy doesn't appear any closer to a recession than when the losing streak began. Read More

Economy defies recession predictions with 199,000 jobs in November

The economy surpassed expectations in November and added 199,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, a sign the labor market is holding up despite the Federal Reserve efforts this ... Read More

Leading Indicators Continue to Signal a Recession

The business organization’s leading ... the US economy into a very short recession. We forecast that real GDP will expand by just 0.8 percent in 2024,” Zabinska-LaMonica added. The index ... Read More

These two leading indicators suggest a U.S. recession has already begun, according to Wall Street’s favorite permabear

Wall Street’s favorite permabear is back with a warning for anybody who believes the U.S. economy is ... bearish takes on the economy and markets, highlighted two leading employment indicators ... Read More

Why the possibility of U.S. recession haunts economists

The specter of a U.S. recession looms large, sending ripples of unease through the global economy. A year ago, the crystal balls of financial gurus projected ... Read More

Most Americans feel the economy is in recession despite strong job market, steady growth: survey

Nearly six in 10 Americans feel like the U.S. economy is currently in a recession despite avoiding the sharp downturn widely predicted by economists last year, according to a recent Bankrate survey. Read More

The Economy Has Much to Be Thankful for This Week

“Our US Bond Strategy ... with a read on the economy from the Conference Board’s leading economic index. It declined in September by 0.7% and has continued to signal a recession is in the ... Read More

U.S. economy slowing, but not enough for recession, BofA CEO Moynihan says

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan believes that while the US economy may be slowing, it is not enough to trigger a recession. Read More

Economy still flashing recession signs, U.S. leading index finds

The numbers: The leading economic index declined 0.8% in October and fell for the 19th month in a row, but the U.S. economy doesn’t appear any closer to a recession ... not a sign of an ... Read More