Your Money Minute The R Word Again 9/2/25
Sep 2, 2025
Diving straight into economic concerns, the discussion revolves around the looming threat of recession. An economist highlights the pivotal role of job growth as an indicator of economic health. The labor market's slowing trends are analyzed, emphasizing the need to closely monitor employment data. It's a riveting exploration of how jobs can signal broader economic shifts!
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Labor Market Could Trigger Recession
- Mark Zandi warns that a recession is still possible and the labor market is the key vulnerability.
- He links stalled job growth to elevated recession risk in the coming months.
Monitor Employment Data Monthly
- Watch monthly employment data closely because job declines would be an early recession indicator.
- Use consecutive negative job reports as confirmation before declaring a recession.
Negative Jobs Signal Recession Start
- Zandi says employment turning negative signals the start of a recession.
- He emphasizes a persistent string of negative job numbers is required to confirm recession.