Economy News Economy Still Flashing Recession Signs, U S Leading Index Finds

Warning signs may point to a looming recession as shutdown continues

In early October, Moody’s Analytics chief economist told Fortune magazine that the economies of 22 states are contracting and that many lower- and middle-income households are “hanging on by their ... Read More

No jobs report again. But these numbers show how the U.S. economy is doing.

Investors are set to miss out on the second U.S. jobs report in a row due to the government shutdown, but there’s enough scattered evidence to suggest the economy is hanging in there. Read More

10 warning signs the US economy is nearing a reset

As 2025 progresses, there are growing indications that the American economy may be approaching a significant reset. Economic experts have identified several key indicators that suggest potential ... Read More

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

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 stores might be hinting ... Read More

How the U.S. economy is defying gravity—and how insights into human behavior help us understand why

U.S. economists may be barely holding on by their fingernails over the current state of the American economy, but strangely, consumers don’t seem to care. Here’s why. Read More

This recipe for a growing U.S. economy shows little sign of recession

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

The U.S. Is In Recession: 1 Million Layoffs In 2025 And LEI Data Says It All

The U.S. economy is likely already in a recession, masked by AI-driven capex and delayed official recognition by the NBER. The Leading Economic Index and jobs data are flashing clear recession signals ... Read More

US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight ... Read More