Recession watch
Will the U.S. economy soon be in a recession? It's the trillion-dollar question that even experts don't know the answer to. Bankrate's latest survey of economists put the odds at 59%. Here's how to prepare for a potential downturn, and how one could impact you.
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Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy
A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.
4 min read Oct 24, 2019 -
Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession
The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.
7 min read Oct 16, 2019 -
Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession
Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.
4 min read Sep 25, 2019 -
Fed cuts rates by quarter point, split on further reductions
Here’s what the U.S. central bank decided to do with interest rates.
6 min read Sep 18, 2019 -
5 key themes to watch for at the Fed’s July meeting
How much of a rate cut can we expect from the Fed?
10 min read Sep 16, 2019 -
How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say
The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?
5 min read Sep 16, 2019 -
Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year
The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.
7 min read Sep 04, 2019 -
What it’s like to prepare for the next recession when you’re still feeling the effects of the last one
The next downturn may not be as bad as 2008 was, but could still be quite tough to bounce back from.
7 min read Aug 21, 2019 -
Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point for the first time in a decade
The Fed’s move is a win for borrowers and a wake up call for savers.
6 min read Jul 31, 2019 -
If the Fed cuts interest rates, expect it to be an ‘insurance’ cut — here’s what that means
Here’s everything you need to know about this unique type of easing from the Fed.
8 min read Jul 24, 2019
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