Years into the pandemic, it is still difficult to get a handle on what comes next for the economy by looking at examples from the past.
Category: Recession and Depression
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Inflation Cooled Notably in November, Good News for the Fed
Consumer Price Index data reinforces that inflation is beginning to slow down just ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December rate decision.
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Why Are Middle-Aged Men Missing From the Labor Market?
Men ages 35 to 44 are staging a lackluster rebound from pandemic job loss, despite a strong economy.
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Why Retailers Are Trying Extra Hard to Woo Holiday Shoppers
With an economic slowdown a distinct possibility, stores hope customers’ willingness to open their wallets will last through the season.
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Are the Federal Reserve’s Rate Increases Working?
The Fed’s campaign to slow the economy is gradually taking hold, but officials have been particularly surprised by the job market’s resilience.
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Inflation in Britain Reaches 11.1 Percent, Led by Energy Costs
Prices in October rose at the fastest rate in more than 40 years, deepening the country’s cost-of-living crisis.
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U.K. Economy Shrinks as Threat of Recession Nears
Britain’s economic output fell in the third quarter and European Union officials forecast weakening growth for countries across the continent.
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U.K. Economy Shrinks as Threat of Recession Nears
Economic output fell 0.2 percent in the third quarter as the services and production industries slowed.
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Biden Touts Cooling Inflation, Citing Economic Policies
The president took credit for signs that rapid price rises were moderating, after spending months on the defensive about his handling of the economy.
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C.E.O.s Are Talking More About Recession
The possibility of an economic slowdown has been a hot topic during the latest batch of quarterly earnings conference calls.