The Latest Breaking News from Recession

‘Precarious’ is Wall Street’s defining word for 2026

Labor market softness, recession fears, AI bubbles, and Fed questions are all top of mind as Wall Street heads into 2026.

Fortune · Dec 24, 2025

A huge chunk of U.S. GDP growth is being kept alive by AI spending 'with no guaranteed return,' Deutsche Bank says

“Investment in AI-related sectors is critical to GDP growth [and the] US would be close to recession this year if it weren’t for tech-related spending,

Fortune · Dec 23, 2025

Latin America Avoids Recession as ECLAC Projects Continued Expansion Through 2026

South America is expected to lead in 2025, with growth of 2.9%, supported by recoveries in Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador after contractions last year, ECLAC reveals

Latin Times · Dec 21, 2025

‘Fodder for a recession’: Top economist Mark Zandi warns about so many Americans ‘already living on the financial edge’ in a K-shaped economy

The latest JOLTS report shows hiring stuck at 3.2% and quits falling again as the Fed prepares to cut rates.

Fortune · Dec 9, 2025

The 'forever layoffs' era hits a recession trigger as corporates sack 1.1 million workers through November

That’s the most since 2020—but then you have to go back to 2009 to find when companies let so many workers go.

Fortune · Dec 9, 2025

Could The US Economy Enter A Recession While Hosting The 2026 World Cup?

In 2026, the United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting event ever staged in North America, with 48 teams, expanded venues, and one of the most complex tourism and logistics operations in sports history.

Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025

Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi Warns Stock Market Downturn Could 'Knock the Wind Out of' the Wealthy and Trigger Recession

An increasing number of company executives and economists have recently pointed to a widening gap in the economy, where the wealthy drive most economic activity and low-income Americans continue to struggle financially.

Benzinga · Nov 28, 2025

US Would Be In 'Recession' Without AI, As Spending Goes 'Through The Roof,' Comprising 45% Of S&P 500 CapEx

The United States economy is now dependent on a historic surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investment to stay afloat, according to recent market analysis. New data reveals that without the massive capital infusion into AI infrastructure, the U.S. would currently be in an economic recession.

Benzinga · Nov 28, 2025

10 Financial Safety Nets Every Dual-Income Couple Needs Before Recession Hits

When economic uncertainty starts creeping in, dual-income couples often assume they’re protected because two paychecks feel safer than one. But recessions test even the most stable households, and the couples who fare best are the ones who set up strong financial safety nets long before trouble appears. Preparing early gives…

Dinks Finance · Nov 24, 2025

US Economy Set To Grow In 2026 — But A New Survey Warns Of Weak Jobs, Sticky Inflation And Hidden Risks Ahead

The U.S. economy is projected to grow modestly in 2026, though job creation is expected to stay weak, according to a new NABE survey.

Benzinga · Nov 24, 2025