US recession

American households, watching their retirement funds dwindle as their bills soar, are gloomier about the economy than at any time in the past four decades. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
Bloomberg Special

US faces a Fed-triggered recession that may cost Biden a second term

Rate hikes to counter inflation lift risk of a downturn to 72% in Bloomberg Economics models — heralding trouble for the White House

A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 7, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Global Economy

Investors jump into commodities while keeping eye on recession risk

US recession chances dip further on job growth, record stocks
Global Economy

US recession chances dip further on job growth, record stocks

People shop at Macy's Department store in New York City, US, March 11, 2019. Reuters/Brendan McDermid
Global Economy

Trade truce unlikely in 2020 but US recession fears recede