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Recession Fears Grow Amid High Rates and Political Turmoil

3/21/2025

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Investors worry about a potential U.S. recession in 2024, driven by high interest rates and political factors.
Experts suggest the U.S. may have already entered a recession as of March 20, 2025.
The Federal Reserve's model shows increasing recession risks, despite recent stock market gains.
Historical trends from 1960 and 1999 indicate a possible recovery could lead to a subsequent crash.

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Story summary

Investors worry about a potential U.S. recession in 2024, driven by high interest rates and political factors.
Experts suggest the U.S. may have already entered a recession as of March 20, 2025.
The Federal Reserve's model shows increasing recession risks, despite recent stock market gains.
Historical trends from 1960 and 1999 indicate a possible recovery could lead to a subsequent crash.