Recession or not: mixed signals are abundant

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

💸 Recession or not: mixed signals are abundant.

The usual economic indicators for a recession aren’t coinciding with what economists are used to… creating mass confusion. The latest jobs report shows that the labor market is strong and healthier than it’s been in a long time, despite interest rates and inflation nearly crippling American families. With the labor market showing up so strong, it’s almost certain that the economic pain won’t slow down anytime soon as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates. One thing is clear: the experts seem to be guessing. One can only hope that inflation cools and the economy lands softly.

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