Recession” is a word on everyone’s lips these days. Are we heading for one, or are we in a recession? If we are, what can we ...

Stephen Miran, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, warned Thursday about the economic implications of not ...

Typically, a recession is defined by a decline in economic activity that lasts more than a few months, the NBER says. But the U.S. economy is still chugging along, with second-quarter GDP growing ...

Each line below shows how the number of jobs has changed for a particular industry over the past 10 years. Scroll down to see how the recession reshaped the nation’s job market, industry by ...

There are all kinds of people online spotting informal recession indicators. Planet Money takes some of those to see how they compare to the indicators economists watch.

The rule of thumb definition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. This definition was coined in a 1974 New York Times article from the head ...

The word “recession” has a way of making people uneasy — especially retirees or those nearing retirement. Economic slowdowns can trigger market declines, job losses and financial uncertainty.

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Many businesses will go under during a recession, but those that have prepared for one can often stay afloat. Here are four smart steps to weather the storm and even emerge stronger when it’s over.

Federal government. If the U.S. enters a recession, Wolfers said, typically the federal government tries to spend money, which has resulted in large stimulus packages during previous downturns.