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If it feels like you're living in a recession, then you might be in one of the contracting states identified by Moody's.
Economy
Roughly half of U.S. states are effectively in a recession and ‘hanging on by their fingertips,’ Moody’s chief economist says
By Eleanor PringleOctober 9, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives to speak during a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the Federal Reserve on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy
Yet another recession indicator is flashing as consumer confidence declines sharply in September
By Eleanor PringleOctober 1, 2025
A customer shops for furniture at an IKEA store on September 26, 2025 in Emeryville, California.
Economy
Wall Street sees no ‘material drawback’ in stocks thanks to consumers, says Fed’s Hammack—problem is, shoppers are increasingly shaky
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 29, 2025
People walk in a shopping district along 5th Avenue in Manhattan on July 14, 2025, in New York City.
Economy
The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 17, 2025
Home Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
Economy
Home Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 19, 2025
In this economy, even the affluent are a ‘more cautious consumer,’ Sweetgreen CEO warns. Chipotle and Cava are hurting too
Finance
In this economy, even the affluent are a ‘more cautious consumer,’ Sweetgreen CEO warns. Chipotle and Cava are hurting too
By Ashley LutzAugust 14, 2025
American shopper
Retail
Americans are the most optimistic about the economy since just after Trump’s inauguration
By Nick Lichtenberg and Fortune IntelligenceJuly 18, 2025
woman shopping for Campbell's soup in grocery store
Economy
Elon Musk predicts a recession this year. 8 sneaky signs we actually could be headed for one
By Sydney LakeJune 6, 2025
Amazon Prime’s VP knows you’re sharing accounts—but for now he’s holding off a Netflix-style crackdown
Tech
Amazon Prime’s VP knows you’re sharing accounts—but for now he’s holding off a Netflix-style crackdown
By Eleanor PringleJune 5, 2025
Fortune Archives: How to predict a recession
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Fortune Archives: How to predict a recession
By Geoff ColvinJune 1, 2025
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin
Finance
Ken Griffin says Trump won the election by promising lower inflation—so he needs to think ‘long and hard’ about how to protect Americans’ standard of living
By Eleanor PringleMay 13, 2025
Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman
Retail
While nearly everything gets more expensive, Sweetgreen CEO defends $16 salads, imploring customers to think about the long-term cost of their health
By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2025
As bold CEO voices challenge Trump’s tariffs amid recession fears, one CEO association seems missing in action
Commentary
As bold CEO voices challenge Trump’s tariffs amid recession fears, one CEO association seems missing in action
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen HenriquesMay 1, 2025
The CEO of Kraft Heinz is focusing on ‘core innovation’ as he tries to win over a pinched consumer in a tough year ahead
Leadership
The CEO of Kraft Heinz is focusing on ‘core innovation’ as he tries to win over a pinched consumer in a tough year ahead
By Azure GilmanMay 1, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump
Politics
President Trump says voters signed up for his economic policies—but consumer confidence is at its lowest in five years
By Eleanor PringleApril 30, 2025
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