Looming fears of a recession have subsided in recent months. With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates and GDP continuing to grow, Americans’ economic anxieties have cooled. But one economist ...

If you're like many U.S. consumers, you're more worried now about money There's a significantly elevated chance that a U.S. recession will begin within the next 12 months. The odds are roughly one in ...

Economic slowdowns are part of the cycle, but they never feel routine when jobs, paychecks and savings are on the line. I want to unpack what a recession actually is, why it matters for your household ...

Almost half of the nation is in a recession, while many others could be approaching one. This is according to Moody's Analytics economist Mark Zandi, who shared recent data that shows 21 states and ...

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At a glance, first quarter GDP was a flashing red warning light, as the economy contracted at an annualized rate of 0.5%. Under the hood, the details were more encouraging: The decrease reflected ...