Feb 19, 2024 · As two advanced economies slip into recession, economists warn of uncertain times ahead. But what is a recession and how can we tell if one is happening?

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.

Dec 11, 2023 · What Is a Recession? An economic recession is a period of declining economic activity that lasts for months or even years. The National Bureau of Economic Research tracks …

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 …

There is no official definition of recession, but there is general recognition that the term refers to a period of decline in economic activity. Very short periods of decline are not considered …

4 days ago · ‘Fodder for a recession’: Top economist Mark Zandi warns about so many Americans ‘already living on the financial edge’ in a K-shaped economy

Mar 17, 2025 · Trade tensions have torn into the markets. With stocks sliding into correction territory in the last week, a question emerges: Is a recession next? Traders on prediction …

Apr 3, 2025 · What is a recession? A recession is the part of an economic cycle that involves an economic contraction. Much about recessions is shrouded in mystery. But there are a few …

3 days ago · TMC Research’s nowcast of recession risk continues to indicate a low probability that a downturn has started or is imminent.

Dec 1, 2025 · During a recession, employment, income, consumer spending, industrial production, and GDP — all key measures of the economy — decline for several consecutive …