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Infographic: Recession on the Horizon?

Nov 29, 2023

Different recessions have had varied impacts on manufacturing. This infographic will examine machinery orders, manufacturing employment and industrial production over the past few recessions. While most economists no longer see a recession coming in 2024, the manufacturing sector could still see some negative months ahead similar to the situation in 2016. Keeping an eye on machinery orders, manufacturing employment and industrial production could offer valuable insights into the trajectory of the manufacturing sector and the overall economy.


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Christopher Chidzik
Principal Economist
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After a significant pullback in economic output at the end of 2025, gross domestic product (GDP) rebounded nearly back to trend growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to the first estimate published today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
In what is likely Jerome Powell’s last meeting as chair of the Federal Reserve, the committee opted to leave the benchmark interest rates steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% at their first meeting of 2026.
U.S. industrial production decreased in March 2026 after a strong uptick in February, according to the latest report issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady today at a target range of 3.5%-3.75% in a move that was widely anticipated by financial markets. The quarterly summary of economic projections showed that both growth and inflation was higher than expected.
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