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The way of water: Running a business on the banks of the Wisconsin River

by Nicholas Guiang

Apr 17, 2023

As seasonal businesses focus on inflation and new hires for the summer, the shadow of a possible recession looms in the background.

"In general, people will continue to recreate even during a recession," said Scott Teuber of Wisconsin River Outings.

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Dour consumers have cut their spending. Could that help trigger a recession?

by Mitchell Hartman

Apr 14, 2023

Consumer sentiment's been up and down lately.

There definitely has been a decline in spending on goods like furniture and electronics, says Bill Adams of Comerica Bank.

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Will there be a recession, and if so, when? It depends on which economist you ask.

by Kimberly Adams

Feb 27, 2023

The latest outlook from the National Association for Business Economics offers mixed forecasts.

Unsure about the future of the economy? You're not alone.

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For those who sell, predicting the economy is more than theoretical

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Feb 21, 2023

Manufacturers and retailers have to decide what to make or stock now based on where they think the economy will be later.

Retailers will often mark down prices to move inventory. But suppliers will sometimes share in the loss by giving retailers a credit.

Carlos Jasso/AFP via Getty Images

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What recession fears? Consumers shopped up a storm in January

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 15, 2023

We spent despite being whipsawed by economic news. Raises and slowing inflation helped.

Because of a surplus of inventory, consumers can continue to expect markdowns from retailers.

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Europe could dodge a predicted recession, thanks largely to energy policy

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 13, 2023

Households and businesses cut consumption by 20%. A mild winter also helped. Conservation efforts and a warm winter helped.

The European economy still faces risks from Russia’s war in Ukraine, but somewhat less than a year ago when the war began, says Cornell economist Eswar Prasad.

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Wage growth is slowing down. But is there an upside for workers?

by Justin Ho

Jan 31, 2023

Wages increased 1% in Q4. Inflation is also slowing. All that could impact whether — and by how much — the Fed hikes interest rates.

Wage growth slowed to 1% in Q4, but inflation has been slowing too.

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Economists are predicting a recession. Does that really mean we'll have one?

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Jan 30, 2023

We take a look inside the world of economic forecasting and ask whether predictions are reliable.

Economists at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan expect a recession this year but describe it as "modest" and "mild."

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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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Why consumers are pulling back on spending

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jan 17, 2023

A New York Fed survey shows consumers are cutting back. But inflation means they're paying more for the same stuff.

Consumer spending peaked over the summer and has been falling ever since, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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