Tag: Recession and Depression
Why a Not-So-Hot Economy Might Be Good News
When it comes to the economy, more is usually better.Bigger job gains, faster wage growth and more consumer…
For Tens of Millions of Americans, the Good Times Are Right Now
“We are very fortunate right now given the situation for many others during the pandemic,” said Mr. McCauley,…
The Stock and Bond Markets Don’t Yet Know How to Cope With the Fed
On Wednesday, the S&P 500 stock index jumped 3 percent, as though all was right with the world.…
Job Openings in U.S. Rose to Record in March
Even as recession fears grow, a government survey released Tuesday showed that businesses were continuing to hire, with…
As Stocks Fall, Economic Fears Rise, Along With Inflation
Broadly speaking, earnings reports have shown that profit growth continues, and results from some big firms, like Microsoft…
World Economic Outlook Dims as War and Pandemic Cast a Pall
“Demand will be and will need to be restrained by the removal of monetary accommodation,” she said. “And…
The US Economy Is Booming. Why Are Economists Worrying About a Recession?
Economists, however, are notoriously terrible at predicting recessions. So it makes sense to focus instead on where the…
The Fed Bets on a ‘Soft Landing,’ but Recession Risk Looms
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, emphasized this week that the central bank he leads could succeed…
Federal Reserve Walks a Tightrope Between Inflation and Recession
In an interview, James D. Hamilton, professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego, and a…