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Economics

by Jamie Redman

4 days ago



ECONOMIST EDITORIAL CLAIMS 2024 RECESSION IS INEVITABLE—IS AMERICA READY?




A U.S. recession in 2024 appears to be on the horizon, according to a recent
editorial piece by the Economist. The article surfaces as warnings of an
economic downturn grow louder, with the author asserting that “there is no
escaping the squeeze ahead for America’s economy.”


ECONOMIST ARTICLE PREDICTS 2024 RECESSION AS MEDIA HYPES ECONOMIC FEARS

Forecasts are flying fast and furious about whether the U.S. economy will slide
into a recession this year or the next. The recent ‘Black Monday’ on the stock
market on Aug. 5, 2024, has stoked these concerns, seeping into every corner of
the economic landscape. Even mainstream media outlets have joined the recession
discussion—whether for clicks or credibility—they’re more openly acknowledging
the challenges facing the U.S. economy. Just last week, Ben Casselman of the New
York Times observed:

> Recession fears may be overstated, but not unfounded.

The Economist’s editorial suggests, “a recession in America by 2024 looks
likely.” Even as the economic downturn edges closer, the author maintains that
this recession will be “milder.” This piece comes on the heels of JPMorgan Chase
CEO Jamie Dimon’s forecast that a recession is probable. Dimon is “optimistic”
about the country weathering a mild recession, though he added, “a harder one,
we would be okay.”

The Economist’s article further highlights the rising food and gas prices
burdening Americans, supply chain disruptions, and a low employment rate across
the nation. “Although a recession is likely, it should be a relatively shallow
one,” the author asserts. The article further argues that the housing market
slump won’t “bring down the country’s banks,” and it assures that U.S. financial
institutions remain strong, despite the collapse of four major banks in the last
18 months.

Many Americans and market analysts aren’t convinced that the downturn will be
mild, with some predicting it could rival the 1929 Great Depression. As earnings
reports roll in, companies like Airbnb are bracing for a drop in consumer
spending. Even Disney is feeling the pinch, forecasting that Americans will
tighten their wallets in the coming months. The company has pointed to declining
consumer demand as the reason behind its theme-park division losses.



As the U.S. faces an uncertain economic future, the mixed predictions and rising
concerns underscore the complexities ahead. While some hope for resilience,
others brace for a harsher reality. Whether this recession mirrors past crises
or defies expectations, one thing is clear: the nation’s economic path forward
will be closely watched and fiercely debated in the coming months.

What do you think about the economic future in store for the U.S.? Share your
thoughts and opinions about this subject in the comments section below.

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JAMIE REDMAN

Jamie Redman is the News Lead at Bitcoin.com News and a financial tech
journalist living in Florida. Redman has been an active member of the
cryptocurrency community since 2011. He has a passion for Bitcoin, open-source
code, and decentralized applications. Since September 2015, Redman has written
more than 8,700 articles for Bitcoin.com News about the disruptive protocols
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