9 things to know about a recession
The US looks to be in one but more factors are involved than just GDP decline, like job growth
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By some early estimates, the United States economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), may have shrunk in the three months from April to June.
Add that to the decline from January to March, and that would be a contraction for two quarters in a row.
