Jan 9, 2026 · Looming fears of a recession have subsided in recent months. With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates and GDP continuing to grow, Americans’ economic anxieties have cooled. But …

In economics, a recession is a business cycle contraction that occurs when there is a period of broad decline in economic activity. [1][2] Recessions generally occur when there is a widespread drop in …

Aug 25, 2025 · What Is a Recession? A recession is a significant and widespread downturn in economic activity that typically lasts for longer than a few months.

Nov 23, 2025 · From homebuilding to trucking, major parts of the US economy are in deep trouble. The weakness could drag the whole country into a recession.

May 6, 2025 · The GDP, the labor market and consumer confidence all offer measures to tell whether the U.S. economy is close to a recession or not, no matter what Wall Street or the White House say.

Oct 9, 2025 · Chief economist Mark Zandi exclusively told Fortune that 22 states are contracting and many lower- and middle-income households are “hanging on by their fingertips,” struggling with debt …

The NBER’s Business Cycle Dating Committee defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in production, …

Dec 24, 2025 · Graph and download economic data for Dates of U.S. recessions as inferred by GDP-based recession indicator (JHDUSRGDPBR) from Q4 1967 to Q2 2025 about recession indicators, …

Jun 10, 2025 · What is a recession? Summary: The overall economy stops growing during a recession. The inflation-adjusted value of goods and services and incomes produced in the entire economy …

Dec 17, 2025 · A recession is a significant, broad-based decline in economic activity that typically affects output, employment, and consumer spending. Recessions vary in length, but U.S. recessions have …