A recession is guaranteed. But when?

People are preparing themselves for the fact that we are already in a recession now or that there is a high likelihood we will soon be in one,” said Hady Farag, a partner and associate director at Boston Consulting Group.

A Walmart-related recession indicator that's preceded the last 4 economic downturns is flashing red

The Walmart Recession Signal, a measure of Walmart's stock price relative to luxury stocks, has spiked leading up to the last four US downturns.

‘One of the most prolific killers of economic expansions.’ This former White House economist tells us what people get wrong about recessions

Dr. Tyler Goodspeed shares his thoughts on what a recession is, and what it isn’t — and how you can smartly prepare

Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface

Economists have pulled up their risk assessments of a contraction amid heightened uncertainty over geopolitical risk and a labor market slump.

Navigating Economic Downturns: Four Imperatives For Small Business Survival

Driven by business cycles, geopolitics, pandemics and policy missteps, the economy periodically experiences recessions. There have been 9 recessions in the last 50 years, averaging about every 6 years,

Will the U.S. Enter a Recession in 2026? Here's What the Data Suggests.

There's good news and not-so-good news for investors right now.

Recession is a 'serious threat' as oil prices collide with a weakening job market, economist Mark Zandi says

Rising oil prices and a slowing labor market could be the two forces that drag the US economy into a downturn, Mark Zandi said.

Oil Spike Lifts Recession Risk, But Outlook Still Depends On Broader Conditions

Higher energy costs stemming from disruptions in Middle East exports will spill over to the US to some degree. Gauging how much of a shock the economy will absorb is challenging.

Australian economic expert sounds alarm over looming recession as RBA hikes rates

OPINION

New Zealand Business Sentiment Hits Lowest Since 2024 Recession

New Zealand business sentiment slumped in March to the lowest since mid-2024 when the economy was in recession as the Middle East conflict hits the outlook for earnings and investment.

2026 recession fears rise — new data signals trouble ahead for the US economy

US recession outlook 2026: Stock markets are experiencing a significant slide, with the S&P 500 down over 6% and the Nasdaq in correction territory. This decline is fueling recession fears, as valuation metrics like the Shiller CAPE ratio and the Buffett indicator suggest the market may be overvalued.