Tag: Recession

A man drives his car with an electronic national debt counter behind him in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 19, 2026.

Budget red ink threatens to spike inflation and unemployment

Zach Halaschak · August 21, 2026 7:05 am

A hiring sign is seen outside of a company in Wheeling, Ill.

What Friday’s jobs report means for the economy and Trump

Joseph Lawler · August 7, 2026 8:42 am

Sixth graders in a classroom.

Most students lag half a grade behind in reading scores: Report

Rena Rowe · May 13, 2026 10:10 am

The three-month moving average of payroll job growth

The reality underlying April’s jobs report, in facts and charts

Joseph Lawler · May 8, 2026 8:52 am

Customers wait in line for eggs at Costco.

Finance and Economy

‘Vibepression’: Why consumer sentiment is hitting record lows

Zach Halaschak · April 18, 2026 6:00 am

Collage of the Strait of Hormuz, pro-Hezbollah protesters in Lebanon, and President Donald Trump.

IMF warns of global recession risk if Iran war escalates

Molly Parks · April 14, 2026 12:12 pm

FILE - A customer pumps gas at a gas station in Wheeling, Ill., Jan. 19, 2024. On Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, the University of Michigan releases its preliminary reading of consumer sentiment for February.

Consumer sentiment plunges to record low as gas prices spike

Zach Halaschak · April 10, 2026 11:11 am

"Now hiring" sign.

Private-sector hiring hits lowest rate since 2010 in worrying sign of slowdown

Zach Halaschak · March 31, 2026 11:43 am

Kevin warsh speaking

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to be the next Federal Reserve chairman?

Claire Carter · January 30, 2026 11:12 am

FILE - Vehicle assembly technician Kevin Zepernick works on a 2025 Ford Expedition during a media tour to launch the 2025 Ford Expedition at the Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Louisville, Ky

Economy added 50,000 jobs in December: The key facts and figures

Zach Halaschak, Joseph Lawler · January 9, 2026 8:31 am

Pedestrians walk by a "Now Hiring" sign at an electronics store.

Private-sector hiring drops to lowest rate since 2011

Zach Halaschak · January 7, 2026 11:15 am

FILE - Construction crew members wait to pour concrete in a parking lot on Sept. 4, 2024, in Waukee, Iowa.

Economy added 64,000 jobs in November: The key facts and figures

Zach Halaschak, Joseph Lawler · December 16, 2025 8:32 am