The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) defines a recession as a “significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months.” Three criteria – ...

Is the US in a recession right now, and did the US-Iran war trigger one? Here's what a recession is and what it means to you.

The Great Recession from 2007-09 saw GDP fall 4.3%, the biggest drop since the Great Depression. Deregulation in the 2000s and excessive risk by banks were major causes of the financial crisis.

Spending on snacks, underwear, small liquor bottles and flights are just some of the odder economic measures that are used to determine the health of the economy. While many will turn to the stock ...

Two financial experts give their take on what spending habit changes might indicate that a recession is looming.

The word “recession” is spinning around media reports and Americans’ minds this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost almost 900 points at closing Monday, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ...