The U.S. economy is still expanding, but slower growth, elevated inflation and weak hiring are keeping recession risks alive.

The word recession sends a shiver down most people's spines, and for good reason. Many of us still have vivid memories of the 2008 financial crisis - a meltdown so severe it felt like the economic ...

The 3-Month Treasury Bill Yield to Junk Bond Spread ratio has reliably predicted every recession since 1997 without false positives. This indicator recently broke below its 100-period weekly moving ...

SNAP JUDGMENT — When America’s economy tanks and millions of Americans lose their jobs, federal programs are set up to automatically juice families’ spending. Economists call these programs “automatic ...

Current market conditions mirror the speculative excesses of 1999 and 2007, raising the risk of a major downturn. Asset prices, including homes and stocks, are at unsustainable highs due to prolonged ...

Considering how quickly the pandemic threw the world's economy into turmoil, workers can never be too prepared when it comes to protecting their livelihoods. While there are several smart money moves ...

It’s not a matter of if the next recession comes, but when. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently warned that “sections of the economy” are already showing signs of strain — and that if the ...

At the recent MCAA conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, economist Taylor St. Germain of ITR Economics delivered a clear message for contractors: The U.S. economy is entering a stretch of growth through ...

When the economy slows down, jobs tied to consumer spending and business growth often take the first hit. If you're trying to prepare yourself financially, knowing which roles are most vulnerable can ...

If you hold cryptocurrencies like XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) or Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), you're probably wondering how either asset would hold up if the economy tips into a recession. The question is whether it ...