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How bad will this recession be, and how long will it last?

Mar 30, 2020
Just because the COVID-19 recession came on incredibly quickly does not mean it will be a quick recovery.
The COVID-19 recession will likely have a slow recovery. Above, an empty 42nd Street in Manhattan on March 25.
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Reviving the economy won't be like flipping a switch

Mar 23, 2020
Demand will come back after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, but how much demand? And for what?
The Fearless Girl statue stands alone in front of an empty New York Stock Exchange on March 23, in New York City.
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Just what kind of recession is the COVID-19 recession going to be?

Mar 17, 2020
Recessions vary in length and severity, but the differences come down to how reversible the damage is.
People pass the New York Stock Exchange on March 16, when trading was halted for the third time in a week.
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Can money solve a coronavirus-induced recession?

Mar 12, 2020
Annie Lowrey of The Atlantic expects the coronavirus to cause a jobs crisis, but government spending could help.
U.S. bank notes in 2005.
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What does more cash mean for businesses in this economy?

Jan 29, 2020
Businesses that are holding on to more cash than usual may be trying to protect themselves from a recession.
Businessmen counting banknotes in 1952.
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What the U.S. economy could do better in 2020

Jan 1, 2020
Economic experts weigh in on their New Year's resolutions for the U.S. economy.
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The economy's hot again. But how long can it last?

Dec 6, 2019
Recession worries were prominent several months ago, but the latest jobs report suggests those risks are fading.
Consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy.
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What is consumer confidence, anyway?

Nov 26, 2019
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index has fallen for the fourth straight month, but what does that really mean?
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Emerging markets less ready for recession than before the global financial crisis — report

Nov 20, 2019
A World Bank report shows developing nations to be more exposed to recession now than a decade ago.
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Nearly half of states could not cover unemployment insurance in a recession

Nov 12, 2019
As many as 23 states are unprepared for the typical recession.
A job seeker looks at a job listing board.
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