Note: Within the headline or first paragraph of articles algorithmically determined to be about the economy. Data: Signal AI; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals
Many things cause Americans to think we're in a recession, including rising gas prices and falling stocks. One key component is simply the amount of recession chatter in the media.
Why it matters: A surge in media recession stories can create self-fulfilling bad vibes, and increase the likelihood of an actual recession.
