The past has shown that nontraditional measures like brothels, beer and lipstick can tell us a lot about the economy’s health ...

Economic slowdowns are part of the cycle, but they never feel routine when jobs, paychecks and savings are on the line. I want to unpack what a recession actually is, why it matters for your household ...

There's no guarantee a recession is imminent -- but there's always another one coming, so it's smart to prepare. What you need to do depends on a lot of factors, including your stage of life.

The U.S. economy shrank for two consecutive quarters this year, increasing speculation that the country could be headed for a recession. But does two straight quarters of economic decline mean we’re ...

Stagflation is an economic cycle marked by high inflation, high unemployment and sluggish economic growth—an uncommon combination of circumstances. The financial headlines of 2025 have been heavy with ...

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