According to the Treasury Secretary's Own Criteria, We Have Entered a Recession Once Again
Troubling data released by the Department of Commerce reveals that the economy has experienced a decline in gross domestic income (GDI) over the past six months, contradicting President Joe Biden's assertion of a "strong as hell" economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's previous statement about the economy being in a recession has now come back to haunt her, as recent economic indicators suggest the possibility of a double-dip recession. Amidst these challenges, reducing government spending remains crucial for stimulating economic growth and improving the current state of the economy.
According to a recent report by ISS ESG, a full-blown recession has not occurred, but there has been a lackluster performance in a low-growth environment, coupled with high inflation, interest rates, and tighter liquidity due to a recent banking crisis.
The Federal Reserve is on the verge of achieving a rare "soft landing" by curbing inflation without causing a severe recession.
The usual economic indicators for a recession aren’t coinciding with what economists are used to… creating mass confusion.
A large swatch of the country’s economists are anticipating a recession in the United States, but the date that comes to fruition is to be a little later than initially expected.
Large retailers such as Home Depot and Walmart are projecting a weaker economy this year due to declining consumer spending.
It’s a strange conundrum, indeed. Economists are scratching their heads at a 3.4% unemployment rate while the rest of the economy teeters on the edge.
The LEI is a composite economic indicator that is designed to predict future economic activity.
Bob Costello, chief economist and senior vice president for the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is sounding off his opinion on a “short and shallow” recession early next year.
The World Economy is looking at a twisted road ahead.
Unemployment remains at a 50-year low, but the signs of an impending recession are growing clearer by the day.
The American job market continues to perplex experts.
Fears of a recession continue to grow as the US economy shrinks for the 2nd quarter of the year, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace.
ACT Research released its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest to forecast economic scenarios including a recession as we enter 2023.
Despite warnings of an impending recession, the U.S. economy is showing signs of acceleration.