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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 ...

We are ‘on the edge of a recession,’ this prominent economist says. 15 pros on how to prepare — including the key ‘lifeboat’ you need now

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U.S. Recession Probability As Fed Finally Set To Resume Rate Cuts

At long last, the Federal Reserve is on the verge of resuming rate cuts. The Federal Reserve last cut the Federal Funds Rate ...
NPR

Is a recession coming? What the numbers tell us about where our economy stands

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist for New Century Advisors, what the latest job figures tell us about the state of the economy. How is the economy doing? It's a question that many ...

Moody’s Chief Economist Says the U.S. Is ‘on the Precipice’ of a Recession

The biggest litmus test for the state of the economy and the chances of a recession will happen this Friday, says Mark Zandi ...

America’s job growth has flatlined—and Mark Zandi believes June may have been the start of a recession

June’s job loss was the first since the pandemic, a flashing-red signal that the economy’s growth momentum has stopped.

When The Fed Cuts: Lessons From Past Cycles For Investors

By analyzing past data, we aim to provide insights into how monetary policy actions have historically influenced yield curves ...
Morningstar

This early-warning indicator is telling the stock market that a recession is more likely

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 ...
HousingWire

New-home sales show why residential construction is in a recession

In today’s report, new home sales fell short of sales estimates and experienced negative sales revisions, while inventory levels increased, which explains why residential construction is in a ...