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U.S. Economy Faces Recession Risks Amid Job Declines

11/29/2025

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Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau indicates that the U.S. economy may be nearing a recession due to a sluggish job market and rising inflation.
The economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but significant declines in other sectors particularly impacted women and Black women.
Uncertainty regarding Federal Reserve interest rates is affecting investor sentiment, while consumers are experiencing the effects of tariffs, with companies passing on about 55% of tariff costs.
A recent government shutdown has complicated the economic outlook by leaving some data unreleased.

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Story summary

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau indicates that the U.S. economy may be nearing a recession due to a sluggish job market and rising inflation.
The economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but significant declines in other sectors particularly impacted women and Black women.
Uncertainty regarding Federal Reserve interest rates is affecting investor sentiment, while consumers are experiencing the effects of tariffs, with companies passing on about 55% of tariff costs.
A recent government shutdown has complicated the economic outlook by leaving some data unreleased.