U.S. consumer spending, which drives nearly 70% of GDP, is showing signs of exhaustion as savings dwindle and job losses rise. Consumer sentiment has plunged to near all-time lows, with rising ...

When a Gen Z Redditor asked Millennials how they survived the recession in their 20s, the responses painted a stark picture of economic desperation that feels eerily relevant as today’s young workers ...

Are cardboard boxes an indicator of recession? Image by Tim Sandle Are cardboard boxes an indicator of recession? Image by Tim Sandle Many economists and politicians levy theories about potential ...

During recessions, Americans tend to cut back most on restaurant and takeout meals, shifting toward cooking more at home rather than drastically changing the foods they buy. Despite viral claims about ...

Charlie Munger discusses his 2023 recession prediction, Bitcoin, Elon Musk, and Tesla in a wide-ranging CNBC interview. He also touches on the Federal Reserve's role in the economy. Mike Johnson ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quantitative Finance Program Director, at Stevens Inst. of Technology This is not a new diagnosis. There is today a hapless ...

Polymarket and Kalshi traders' perceived probability of a recession this year has plunged recently. Both prediction markets surged in popularity after users called Trump's election win in November.

For months, people have been talking about indicators of the dreaded R-word: recession. There have been the usual suspects: economists, investors, businesspeople and journalists. But maybe the most ...

A trend in the stock market shows investors are betting on continued US growth, one firm says. Historically, an increase in defensive valuations has preceded a recession, but that's not happening.