Could a Market Meltdown Trigger the Next Recession?
- Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level in 12 years, with two-thirds of consumers expecting unemployment to rise in the next year.
- Bank of America economists predict that modest stagflation is likely due to low growth and high prices.
- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta now expects U.S. GDP to decline by nearly three percent, with a current forecast of-2.8% for Q1 2025.
- Alan Blinder, a professor at Princeton University, criticized President Trump's economic policies, stating that a recession is now likely and might lead to stagflation.
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Is America on the verge of a recession?
The first quarter of 2025 has been a hard touch for investors because of the remarkable correction in U.S. equities. The valuations, especially in the technology sector and among the so-called “the magnificent seven” shares, had reached very high levels, driven by what some qualify as “the bubble of artificial intelligence.”
Home equity could be a $35 trillion lifeline for Americans if recession strikes. Here's what to know.
Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIConsumer sentiment is declining amid macroeconomic uncertainty.Concerns are rising about the health of the US economy, but homeowners could boost spending.Tapping just a fraction of available home equity could be a massive stimulant, one analyst says.Consumer confidence is teetering, but if a recession ultimately strikes, US homeowners are holding onto an under-the-radar lifeline.Household consumption has be…


Could a Market Meltdown Trigger the Next Recession?
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