On the opposite end of the spectrum, the average economic expansion has endured for around five years. Over the last eight ...

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Is the US economy headed for a recession in 2025? Get insight from experts, learn about key indicators, and understand the ...

Financial markets experienced dramatic shifts on a striking Monday that left investors uneasy. An abrupt technological stock ...

The Atlanta Fed's GDP tracker now indicates the economy is headed for a 1.5% contraction in the first quarter, after showing ...

Though there are warning signs, experts are still saying that the U.S. is not officially in a recession. We have yet to hit enough of the actual recession indicators that mark an economic downturn.

The current political discussion about tariffs has led to confusion about imports and GDP. Business leaders assessing the ...

But here are some economic indicators to watch as the next few months unfold that could provide some insight: Gross Domestic Product is the broadest measure of the economy and one that helps ...

Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a ...

Recession panic is back if it ever really went away.

But trouble spots are mounting. Economists are raising their inflation forecasts and downgrading their 2025 growth estimates. Here's what to know about the economic indicators of a recession and how ...