There have been as many as 48 recessions in United States history, with some of them being real doozies. While most recessions are said to only last about a year, there have been some that have ...

With the UK facing what is predicted to be one of its longest ever recessions, understanding historical slumps and recoveries can help us navigate the present and learn valuable lessons for the future ...

The longest official recession in U.S. history lasted more than five years and occurred from 1873 to 1879, according to the NBER. There have been roughly 17 recessions in the U.S. over the last ...

Here's a closer look at what comprises a recession, how long they typically last, and a history of past recessions. We'll also look at how to prepare your finances and portfolio for a downturn.

Recessions, it would seem, help us stay fitter, and live longer. The question, of course, is why. The economists ruled out a lot of possible explanations. Laid-off workers weren't using their free ...

LONDON--The coronavirus-related recessions around the world are going ... the United Kingdom and the United States to shrink by between 4 percent and 9 percent in 2020, figures that in most ...

It conjures up scary images the make us think of one even more dreaded word: Depression. In reality, recessions are not uncommon. There have been 48 recessions in U.S. history and 15 recessions ...