Fact checked by Ariel Courage Reviewed by Erika Rasure A recession is a significant, persistent, and widespread contraction ...

In its history, the US has experienced dozens of recessions which lasted from anywhere between 65 to just two months. The average length of recessions in the US is 17 months, according to data ...

The Great Recession and the Covid-19 pandemic showed us that economic calamity doesn't come with any upside for millions of Americans.

Sometimes, recessions are short-lived and don't cause much long-term impact, such as how the US economy quickly bounced ... market when they get scared, and history has proved over and over ...

The prospect of a so-called ‘Trumpcession’ seems to be increasing by the day, but will there actually be a US recession?

Traditionally, recessions are caused by a single event ... But it’s a bit like having one foot on the accelerator and another on the brake.” What history has taught us though, is that strong coherent ...

Double-dip recessions can be caused by a variety of factors, and involve prolonged unemployment and low GDP. The last double-dip recession in the United States occurred during the early 1980s.

Here's a closer look at what comprises a recession, how long they typically last, and a history of past recessions. We'll also look at how to prepare your finances and portfolio for a downturn.

Recessions, it would seem, help us stay fitter, and live longer. The question, of course, is why. The economists ruled out a lot of possible explanations. Laid-off workers weren't using their free ...