For generations, people have looked for small, informal signs that a recession is coming or already here. This phenomenon recently exploded on social media, often in joke form.

The debate over whether the U.S. is heading into a recession in 2025 is intensifying, with economists, ... These symbols will be available throughout the site during your session.

Global recession risks have shot back up markets' worry list, but the readout from economic data and key financial indicators is not as clear cut as it first appears. Skip to main content.