As far as economic events go, true depressions are rare. Over the last century, the Great Depression of the 1930s was the only economic downturn in the U.S. that earned the distinction of being ...

The data shows that a major global recession or economic depression could likely start in the next 12 to 18 months (as explained in our previous videos). If this is correct, ...

In the most basic of definitions, an economic depression is a severe form of recession that is prolonged over many years and causes a decline in gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 10% per year.

Investing during a period of economic depression or recession can be daunting. However, choosing the right depression stocks can help you weather a period of uncertainty and protect your financial ...

Discover economist Simon Hunt’s bold prediction of a major economic depression in 2025, likened to the 1929–1932 crash. In this video, Hunt outlines his forecast of a volatile market ...

Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.

The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history when unemployment reached 25%. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Americans hadn't felt that level of economic tragedy in a century.

Donald Trump warned of a 1920s-style economic depression and a World War III in the opening moments of a Tuesday press conference from Mar-a-Lago. The former president declared this is the “most ...

Most historians look back on the Smoot-Hawley Tariffs Act of 1930 as a mistake that made a bad economic climate much worse. But tariffs have a new champion in President Donald Trump.