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Economic outlook

Business economists seem a little more optimistic, survey finds

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jan 23, 2023
A majority still think the country is headed for a recession. But the majority's shrinking.
A little more than half of economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics expect a recession, down from about two-thirds in October.
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As earnings season rolls on, what's the mood of corporate America?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 26, 2022
So far this earnings season, most S&P 500 companies that have reported, beat revenue expectations. 
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What corporate layoffs tell us about the economy

by Kristin Schwab
Sep 21, 2022
Gap is the latest company to announce layoffs. Downsizing among employers reflects shifting consumer habits.
Clothing retailer Gap plans to cut roughly 500 corporate jobs, following other large companies like HBO Max and Peloton.
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