The US economy has likely stalled, with a 50% risk of recession in 2 years, say Barclays analysts. What to consider if the Fed doesn’t cut rates soon

In a research note published Aug. 25, Barclays economists shared their view that the U.S. economy has likely entered a “stall state.” The bank's “tipping points” model now places odds of a recession ... Read More

Moody’s economist: US avoids recession if well-to-do ‘keep spending’

Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said Tuesday the U.S. economy will likely avoid a recession if the wealthiest individuals continue to spend at the current rate. In a post on the ... Read More

Is a recession on the horizon or not? SA analysts weigh in

A key question looming over Wall Street is whether the economy is edging toward a potential downturn or if the rally still has room to extend. Learn more here. Read More

'Edge of the cliff': A top economist says the US is in a full-blown labor recession that risks spilling into the rest of the economy

The dismal August jobs report on Friday did nothing to convince Mark Zandi that the US is safe from recession. Read More

Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts, as labor market cools

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ... Read More