The market hadn’t fully rebounded from the pandemic. Some worry that another slowdown could add to fears of a recession.
Category: Recession and Depression
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Fed Meeting Holds High Stakes for Biden
The president is counting on the central bank to strike the right balance on jobs and inflation — and to prevent a spiraling financial crisis.
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Banking Crisis Hangs Over Economy, Rekindling Recession Fear
Borrowing could become tougher, a particular blow to small businesses — and a threat to the recovery’s staying power.
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Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Reading on Labor Market’s Tenacity
After a blockbuster opening to the year, economists expect the February data to show the return of a gradual slowdown in hiring.
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Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Reading on Labor Market’s Tenacity
After a blockbuster opening to the year, economists expect the February data to show the return of a gradual slowdown in hiring.
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With Wall St. Jumpy Again, the Jobs Report Could Offer Some Clarity
Investors keep flipping between worrying about the economy and seeing an end to the turmoil. The jobs report on Friday, and a report on inflation next week, might provide direction.
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The Fed’s Struggle With Inflation Has the Markets on Edge
The central bank’s success or failure will affect your wallet and, maybe, the next election, our columnist says.
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Job Openings Fell Slightly in January; Layoffs Rose
The monthly data points to a cooling in the frenetic pace of hiring even as the labor market remains strong.
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Debt Default Would Cripple U.S. Economy, New Analysis Warns
As President Biden prepares to release his latest budget proposal, a top economist will warn lawmakers that Republicans’ refusal to raise the nation’s borrowing cap could put millions out of work.
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What Layoffs? Many Employers Are Eager to Hang On to Workers.
Despite interest rate increases meant to cool the labor market, companies outside the tech industry worry about having too few workers, not too many.
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U.K. Economy Sputters and Barely Avoids a Recession
Economic growth was unchanged in the fourth quarter, and slow expansion is expected in the years ahead.
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What Recession? Some Economists See Chances of a Growth Rebound.
The Federal Reserve has raised rates rapidly. But instead of cracking, some data point to an economy that’s thriving.