A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy.

A recession this year could lead to a much-needed drop in home prices across the country, experts told Newsweek, but only because many aspiring buyers would be pushed to the sidelines by rising ...

As concerns about a potential recession in 2025 grow, many are questioning how such an economic downturn could impact the U.S. housing market. With inflation concerns and fluctuating interest rates, ...

President Donald Trump announced a universal 10% tariff on nearly all goods imported to the United States April 2, set to take effect April 5. One week and a panic-fueled stock market meltdown later, ...

Stagflation is an economic cycle marked by high inflation, high unemployment and sluggish economic growth—an uncommon combination of circumstances. The financial headlines of 2025 have been heavy with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quantitative Finance Program Director, at Stevens Inst. of Technology This is not a new diagnosis. There is today a hapless ...

The U.S. economy shrank for two consecutive quarters this year, increasing speculation that the country could be headed for a recession. But does two straight quarters of economic decline mean we’re ...

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Lipstick Index: The 'Lipstick Index' is a theory that states that during an economic recession, people spend less on expensive things but focus more on cheaper things to keep themselves happy.