The Latest Breaking News from Recession

Goldman Sachs says it will forecast recession if most of Trump’s tariffs take effect

Investment bank forecasted increased odds of a recession twice in a one-week span

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

Stocks Settle Mixed as Chip Makers Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.19%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.30%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 7, 2025

Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one

President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives, and heightened many economists’ worries that the U.S. could tip into recession

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

Stocks Pressured by Global Trade War Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.84%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -2.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.65%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -1.23%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 7, 2025

US markets sink further as Europe offers openness to zero tariffs

US stocks fell further as tariff fears deepened, with the S&P 500 entering bear market territory. Trump defended new trade barriers, while Europe signalled openness to talks. Recession risks rose, and investors shifted to defensive sectors.

Euronews · Apr 7, 2025

2 Defensive Sectors to Protect Your Portfolio During a Recession

Consumer Staples and Utilities historically outperform during recessions, offering relative safety as investors seek defensive sectors.

MarketBeat · Apr 7, 2025

Global Equity Markets Sink on Tariff Turmoil

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -2.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -2.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.56%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 7, 2025

Jamie Dimon concerned Trump tariffs will leave the U.S. out in the cold

Jamie Dimon's annual letter to shareholders warned that Trump's tariffs may push America's former allies to rely more heavily on nations like China and Russia.

Fortune · Apr 7, 2025

US' Chances of Recession Inch Dangerously Close to 50 Percent As Trump Backs Sweeping Tariff Play

Goldman Sachs placed the chances of a recession at 45% as the impact of Trump's tariffs continue to roil markets

Latin Times · Apr 7, 2025

The ultimate MAGA loyalty test

Self-preservation may start to look a little different to Republicans if the country is mired in a recession

Salon · Apr 7, 2025