Is the U.S. heading into a recession? The key signals are mixedU.S. Politics Sports Entertainment Life Money Travel Opinion CrosswordONLY AT USA TODAY:OUR PORTFOLIO: ECONOMYEconomyAdd TopicAI-assisted summaryKey economic indicators like GDP and consumer spending show mixed signals, with GDP declining but consumer spending growing.Employment remains relatively stable, though the jobless rate has slightly increased.Manufacturing activity is generally soft, but the stock market has shown signs of recovery.Economists have been warning for months that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies would trigger a recession — and they still might — but fresh indicators suggest a prolonged downturn isn’t yet in the cards.Fresh reports released over the past several days and weeks provide a better gauge on the economy’s direction, now that a month has passed since the Trump Administration announced sharply higher tariffs on imports, though the president later delayed many of those taxes.Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.Help Accessibility Sitemap Terms of Service Subscription Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Our Ethical Principles Responsible Disclosure Your Privacy Choices© 2025 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. …
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