An inversion of the bond market’s yield curve has preceded every U.S. recession for the past half century. It is happening again.
Tag: United States Economy
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There’s a Reason We Can’t Have Nice Things
“Racism has undermined efforts to deliver a social safety net in the U.S. for a very long time,” one scholar says.
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Delay as the New Denial: The Latest Republican Tactic to Block Climate Action
The party has largely moved beyond denying the existence of climate change but continues to oppose dramatic action to halt it, worried about the short-term economic consequences.
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America’s Safety Net for Workers Hurt by Globalization Is Falling Apart
A 60-year-old program that provides retraining to workers whose jobs are eliminated because of foreign competition has expired, leaving many at risk.