Experts say ‘slow-cession’ more likely than recession
Some experts say recession fears helped make 2022 the worst year for United States stocks since 2008.
Some experts say recession fears helped make 2022 the worst year for United States stocks since 2008.
The US economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter.
A potential massive rail strike on Friday could deal another blow to the US economy.
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The U.S. economy is entering the new year with serious momentum, with average weekly jobless claims near the lowest level in 52 years. The unemployment rate was down to 4.2% in November, but economists say five risk factors could quickly change all that.
In the second quarter, the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 6.5%. That’s the fastest pace since last fall, but still slower than analysts expected.
Wednesday, President Joe Biden will unveil the next chapter of his effort to transform the United States economy. The president is laying out the first part of his $3-$4 trillion infrastructure plan to rebuild the nation’s roads, bridges, water systems and technology, with climate related measures as well. It also invests in manufacturing, the care giving economy as well as research and development.