As rising prices at the gas pump hit consumers’ wallets, Americans already hunting for cheaper fuel may soon confront a bigger challenge: preparing for a potential recession. Oil price surges ...

A recession is defined by two consecutive quarters of decline in GDP. Maybe the fourth quarter of last year shouldn’t count. GDP rose 0.7%, but that was a downward revision. And, the current quarter ...

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Legendary economist Gary Shilling says the S&P 500 could end tumble by as much as 30% this year as stocks get punished for ...

From homebuilding to trucking, major parts of the US economy are in deep trouble. The weakness could drag the whole country into a recession.

Judging from email and social media, my last column, which revised my 2025 economic forecast in light of President Trump’s tariffs, seems to have angered a lot of folks. I’m sorry, but Trump has ...

"Never miss out on an opportunity like a recession" — Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric. US President Donald Trump’s plans to overhaul the current global trade structure through ...

Top economists are warning that President Donald Trump’s push for higher tariffs could accelerate a downturn, with some ...

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Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending have all added to concerns the economy may be ...