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Aug 23, 2023 · The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) defines a recession as a significant decline that lasts for more than a few months and affects the broader economy, not just a particular...
May 31, 2024 · Recessions are a persistent downturn in economic activity. Here we look at the causes and effects of major U.S. recessions since the Great Depression.
Sep 26, 2024 · A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts for an extended period. It may include drops in GDP, income, employment, manufacturing, and retail sales.
Sep 26, 2022 · The release of U.S. GDP data for the second quarter of 2022 showed the second consecutive negative GDP growth rate, leading many to believe that the country is now in a recession.
Oct 11, 2022 · A mild recession could cost the economy as little as a few hundred thousand jobs or up to 1.8 million jobs if the nation’s gross domestic product, or economic output, declines 1.2%, and the...
Jul 28, 2022 · The Fed’s rapid rate hikes have raised the likelihood of recession in the next two years to nearly 50%, Goldman Sachs economists have said. And Bank of America economists now forecast a “mild” recession later this year, while Deutsche Bank expects a recession early next year.
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Feb 19, 2024 · Besides a prolonged decline in gross domestic product (GDP), one of the most obvious measures of a recession is the unemployment rate. When this begins to rise, it can trigger a domino effect of economic consequences as demand for goods and services slows down.