Are We in a Recession? 43% of Americans Think So

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 People are building up their emergency funds, cutting back on spending and stockpiling food. wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com

Nearly half of Americans believe we’re already in a recession, according to a new survey, and almost as many have actively started preparing for one. Officially speaking, the U.S. economy is not in a recession — though there are warning signs that an economic slowdown may be on the horizon. While many are convinced a recession is a sure thing, some economists say all is going according to plan.

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