The Latest Breaking News from Recession

Asian stocks mostly rose again Tuesday as worries about a US recession that sent markets into turmoil last week eased ahead of key inflation data, while oil prices held gains on concerns about a broader war in the Middle East.

The Fed's narrative faces its sternest test of the year this week.

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.39%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.42% this morning, building on yesterday’s sharp gains after U.S. labor market data helped alleviate concerns about a significant economic slowdown, while investors awaited a new batch of U.S. economic data due…

Initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week, which helped calm fears of a slowing labor market.

The Federal Reserve may back a half-point rate cut on Sept. 18, even as recession fears ease, because it wrongly delayed a pivot to avoid an S&P 500 bubble.

Job market data has top Wall Street banks worried about near-term recession.

The economists maintained their prediction of a 45% chance of a recession occurring by the second half of 2025.

Insights on recent stock market turbulence and recession fears, with an economist's optimistic outlook.

Learn about recent oil market developments, including price declines, demand concerns, and geopolitical risks impacting future trends.