Just 20 days ago, the US stock market was sitting at all-time highs. The US economy appeared to be growing at a solid pace.

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Here’s what to know about what a recession is, what happens if the U.S. enters a recession and how financial advisors recommend preparing for one.

Trump in an interview with Fox News on Sunday had declined to rule out the possibility of a recession, contributing to ...

After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition." ...

Economists are raising the alarm over a possible slowing of the economy as President Trump puts forward and walks backs ...

The Russell 2000 index, made up of small-cap companies, is close to entering a bear market. Here's what that means.

The February jobs report comes as the Trump administration continues large-scale layoffs of government workers.

Trump promised to reduce prices “immediately.” Now he wants Americans to quit complaining while he makes us “so rich” (maybe ...

The guest list would offer clues as to which industries were considered up-and-comers – and which may have fallen from grace – for the country’s economy as it enters a period of transition ...