A research report framed as a hypothetical look back from 2028 was making the rounds online and adding to fresh jitters in software stocks.

A worst-case AI scenario rattled markets, drawing sharp pushback from economists and business leaders.

During his December 2025 year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia's economic slowdown, raising concerns for a recession amid war.

Depending upon the selected set of goods and services used, multiple types of inflation values are calculated and tracked as inflation indexes. The most commonly used inflation indexes are the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI), formerly known as the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). 9 10

The Great Recession of 2008 left an indelible mark on the global economy, reshaping financial landscapes and altering personal financial strategies. As we continue to navigate its aftermath, the lessons learned from this economic downturn remain crucial.

Following last year’s mild recession, Hawaii's economy is gradually recovering, as noted in the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization's first quarter forecast for 2026.

An economist at a leading Japanese research firm says if crude oil prices keep rising because of the conflict in Iran, Japan's economy would be at risk of recession and people's lives could take a hit.

Boomers—particularly wealthy older people—are "driving the train" when it comes to the economy right now, economists told Fortune.