Understanding Recession Indicators: Is the US Economy at Risk? The possibility of a recession in the United States remains a concern, despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to stabilize the economy through increased interest rates. While there are no immediate signs of serious recession risk, concerns persist about consumer spending’s ability to sustain economic growth. Despite expectations of a soft landing with slow GDP growth, factors such as stubborn inflation, high interest rates, increasing debt delinquencies, and rising unemployment rates (4.1% as of June 2024) make it difficult to predict the economy’s ultimate trajectory. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Oil Prices Trim Gains as U.S. Jobs Data Delays Rate Cut Expectations READ MORE Gold Price Forecast: CommerzBank Says Gold Unlikely To Leave its Trading Range READ MORE U.S. Deficit Skyrockets in December: A 52% Surge to $129 Billion READ MORE Global Business Grinds to Halt as CrowdStrike Update Triggers Massive IT Meltdown READ MORE Market Watches Fed and Inflation Cues as Gold Steadies at $2,300 READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment