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Wall Street Faces Recession Fears Amid Bull Market

5/18/2025

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Wall Street is gripped by recession fears, even as a bull market thrives. The New York Fed's tool reveals a 30.45% chance of recession by April 2026. Historically, two-thirds of S&P 500 downturns coincide with recessions, which typically last around 10 months, while growth phases can stretch for five years.

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Wall Street is gripped by recession fears, even as a bull market thrives. The New York Fed's tool reveals a 30.45% chance of recession by April 2026. Historically, two-thirds of S&P 500 downturns coincide with recessions, which typically last around 10 months, while growth phases can stretch for five years.