Economy News Recession Risks Are Fading, Business Economists Say, But Political Tensions Pose Threat To Economy

Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy

WASHINGTON — Just a quarter of business economists and analysts expect the United States to fall into recession this year. And any downturn would likely result from an external shock — such as a ... Read More

Reopening government could avert recession, but risks remain, economists say

(WASHINGTON) -- The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end as soon as Wednesday, ultimately putting hundreds of thousands of federal employees back to work, funding food stamps and ... Read More

The government shutdown is reaching a tipping point that could send the economy into a downward spiral

The economic impact of the government shutdown has been relatively muted so far, but with the stalemate now entering its fourth week — and threatening to be the longest ever — economists are growing ... Read More

Economy shows ‘resilience’ despite ‘thorny issues,’ CSUF economists say

While the U.S. dodged earlier predictions this year of a mild recession, Cal State Fullerton economists say “thorny issues” remain related to inflation and “alarming” hiring conditions. This year, the ... Read More

Trade Tensions Weigh on IMF’s Outlook for Global Economy

Fed Chair Jerome Powell was speaking in Philadelphia before the National Association of Business Economics. Photo: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg News Tariffs, inflation and other threats such as eroding ... Read More

Reopening government could avert recession, but risks remain, economists say

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end as soon as Wednesday. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end as soon as Wednesday, ultimately putting hundreds of thousands ... Read More