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A meta-analysis of recession indicators

tldr: recession indicators *suggest* that we aren't heading for a recession

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May 16, 2025
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There has been a lot of talk about recession indicators as of late, with the most random of fashion trends being flagged as a signal of an upcoming recession. Blazers, boho skirts, peplums and indie sleaze skinny scarves (à la Timothee Chalamet) aren’t just cyclical trends but instead a sign of an incoming economic slump (according to TikTok). But with …

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