Warning Signs Flash as Recession Risks Lurk Despite Economic Optimism
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Recession risk remains real despite optimism of a soft landing, with signs of stress emerging like declining small business hiring plans and manufacturers and services firms cutting jobs.
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Strong recent jobs reports mask weaknesses, like gains concentrated in public sector and healthcare rather than economy-sensitive industries.
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Financial pressures growing on consumers with high credit card debt and resumed student loan payments.
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Corporations facing profit margin squeezes, debt refinancing struggles, and likely forthcoming layoffs.
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Trusted recession indicators still flashing warning signs like inverted yield curve showing investors fleeing to long-term safe assets.