In practice, a recession is generally defined as at least two consecutive quarters of a decrease in gross domestic product.

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The economy may not be in total collapse, but the warning signs are flashing. Before the official data catches up, everyday ...

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Fortunately, in the past couple of months, as President Trump has gone back and forth on tariffs, major banks have brought down their odds of a recession. Though, if we learned anything in 2023, it’s ...

If you’re confused about whether the U.S. economy in a recession, near a recession or doing OK, you’re not alone. Turns out the answer may depend on where you live, according to Moody’s Analytics ...

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Could the U.S. already be in a recession? And if it’s not, what would need to happen for it to reach that stage? Those are questions likely being asked right now, especially with the news that the U.S ...

An analysis from Moody's Analytics shows 21 states and the District of Columbia are currently in a recession. Sixteen states, such as Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania, are experiencing economic growth.

While a number of economic indicators show U.S. recession risks remain elevated, some states are more equipped than others to handle a potential downturn, based on their economic strength, diversity ...