Recession
Inflation is back around the world—as is the fight against it
Central banks are raising interest rates again
3 min read7 Sep 2026Trump’s financial deregulation risks another US financial crisis, warns Martin Gruenberg
In his latest opinion piece published in The Economist, Gruenberg argues that Trump administration was repeating the mistakes of the past by weakening financial oversight and reducing the workforce of agencies responsible for monitoring risks.
4 min read20 Aug 2026US debt just topped $40 trillion: How we got here
The U.S. has reached a new borrowing milestone in its struggle to get hold of its finances.
4 min read20 Aug 2026Russia might not win the prolonged ‘war of attrition’ against Ukraine, Moscow's chief economist warns: Here's why
Russian economist Andrei Klepach warned that Moscow may struggle to defeat Ukraine in a prolonged war of attrition as sanctions, military spending and Ukrainian strikes weigh on the economy. He also warned of slowing growth, rising costs and a potential social crisis.
2 min read16 Aug 2026Russia’s war economy has problems—but is not about to crash
Vladimir Putin is still able to fund his aggression
3 min read23 Jun 2026Here’s what’s shoring up the global economy during the energy shock
In the two months since the Strait of Hormuz was closed, many of the world’s major economies have been soldiering on.
5 min read4 May 2026West Asia war poses no recession risk for India, but economic slowdown is on the cards: Madan Sabnavis
Bank of Baroda chief economist Madan Sabnavis states a recession (negative GDP growth for two quarters) is unlikely. Even in a worst-case scenario, GDP growth may slow to around 7% from 7.2-7.25% currently projected.
5 min read3 Apr 2026Rising crude prices may push US towards recession, warns Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi
Rising crude oil prices amid the US-Iran conflict heighten recession risks for the US economy, with economists warning that elevated oil costs could lead to a downturn within the next year. Recent data indicates a slowdown in economic growth and increased consumer anxiety.
3 min read18 Mar 2026AI is sneaking up on the Fed. Will Warsh be ready?
The presumptive next Fed chair is an AI booster. He needs to be prepared for its downsides, too.
3 min read11 Feb 2026Recessions have become ultra-rare. That is storing up trouble
Continuous growth can make economies fat and slow
8 min read20 Jan 2026Wait for it…
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