General Motors Co. is strategizing for an inevitable economic downturn by paring down dealer inventory and maintaining a cash safety net, Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said Wednesday.

Given the level of uncertainty with the economy, labor market, and inflation, some economists have started talking about the possibility of a recession or even “stagflation.” The economy has been in ...

There is no official definition of a recession, but most agree it’s marked by a long period of economic turmoil.

There are times when discussions about the economy, personal finance, and business expenses feel just as overwhelming as managing your budget. Experts throw around the terms like bull market and bear ...

Revisions in the January employment report may reveal that job growth stalled over the past year, even without a recession.

January 2026 layoffs hit highest level since 2009 as job openings fall, housing market weakens, and credit stress builds nationwide.

While it's natural to want to "do something" about an economic downturn, it's vital to take time to think through all decisions. Taking money from your retirement account can be detrimental to your ...

State-level unemployment claims can provide a real-time measure of national labor market conditions and the overall state of the economy. A rapid and widespread buildup of stress in state labor ...

Fears of a slowing economy and worries about tariffs have spurred young Americans to point out so-called recession indicators. Some businesses are also picking up on the trend, with dining ...

The odds of the U.S. economy slipping into a recession have grown in recent months, according to global financial services company UBS. In an analysis cited by Fortune, the global financial services ...