Most economists expect the U.S. economy to avoid a recession and grow moderately in 2026, though inflation could remain above the Fed's target as an economic 'soft landing' remains elusive.

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 – ...

In a recent MarketWatch report, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said 22 of America’s 50 states — as well as ...

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.