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Recession vs. Depression: What Sets Them Apart and Why It Matters

Whenever the economy is in turmoil, you’ll hear the terms “recession” and “depression” tossed around. Check Out: 5 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People Make With Their Money Is there a real ...
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Great Recession vs. Great Depression, yet again

Eventually, if I keep trying hard enough, I will find a way to make these two lines converge: In a comment to my last chart comparing job losses now to those in the early 1930s, plukasiak wrote: the ...
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The stock market may not have fully priced in a recession: Chart of the Week

President Trump's wide-ranging tariffs have sent the stock market tumbling and recession fears soaring. As the dust settles and markets wait for more information on the result of the administration's ...
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What’s a recession? As stock market plunges, here’s what that means and what you can do

The U.S. economy may be heading toward a recession due to a number of factors, including President Trump's trade policies. A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that lasts for more ...
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When Does a Recession Become Official?

Let’s say you’re an armchair economist and you think the U.S. economy is already in a recession (as many people do). Or maybe you’re sure it’s still growing. Either way, you would love to serve on the ...