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Reports on stock market activity following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Reasons for Wall Street's falling markets, including the likelihood of recession and war; Comments of strategists; Efforts to restore consumer confidence; Impact of the attacks on airlines, crude oil prices, retailing, the media, entertainment, and insurance.

Offers opinions on the state of the United States economy as of December 18, 2000. Possibility that the economic slowdown could deteriorate into a recession; View that the strength of the economic boom is the American people's confidence in it; Efforts of U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan to instill confidence into the economy.

Discusses the economic boom that the United States is enjoying as of January 2000 and what factors may bring it to a close. Brief overview of this economic expansion that will become the longest in history by February 2000; What has contributed to downswings in the economy since the 1960s; A few key economic measures that raise concerns for the future.

Discusses the possibility of a mild recession in the United States. No need for US consumers to overreact; Factors influencing whether the US will have a recession; Tie between consumer confidence and employment; Consumer spending and the stock market; Rebounding stock market; Economists' worst-case forecasts; Real estate and investments.

Considers the prospect that the United States economic slowdown in early 2001 might not last long, and that the recovery may have already begun. Comparison to other economic downturns in Japan and in the United States; The optimistic assessment of the US economy by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan; The risks for a recession which will remain, even if fears of recession fade.

Discusses the risk of a recession in the United States as of fall 2000. Factors affecting investors and banks that make it difficult for companies to raise money; Impact of problem loans and debt; Effect of competition on the telecommunication sector; Concerns about liquidity, bankruptcy and decline in productivity; Question of how companies will raise capital.

The article forecast the performance of construction industry of America in 2023. It mentions the challenges faced by the industry including rise in interest rates by Federal Reserve, recession, where chief economist at Dodge Construction Network Richard Branch believes an economic downturn will surface in 2023; and it mentions that even if the economic progress is slow it will not have much effect on the construction industry and there would be demand for nonresidential building projects.

This is the beginning of a new year. For the first time in two decades a Republican administration--with all that that implies--is on the point of taking office. The current delicate balance of the economy is reflected, on the one hand, by apprehension that a business recession may be in the offing and, on the other, by fears that the inflationary pressures of the last few years may presently be resumed. Aside from these antipathetic anxieties, characteristic of a high-level economy, there are other considerations reflecting even more subtle undercurrents. Altogether, January 1953 is a significant time at which to reappraise business prospects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses the outlook for the United States economy in light of an economic slowdown in 2001. Background on business and economic cycles since 1945; Effect of low inflation and long periods of expansion on forecasting recession; Comparison of the path of share prices in America over the past decade with those of Japan in the 1980s; How the US economic policy differs from the Japanese; Opinion that there is a possibility that the US will face a recession in 2001.

Discusses the outlook for the United States economy. Opinion that much of the fears of recession stem from a narrow focus on the performance of the stock market; Expectation that the U.S. Federal Reserve board will continue to lower rates into the summer of 2001; Forecast that many industries will see growth in the second half of 2001.

Discusses the impact of a slowing United States economy on the economies of other countries. Decision of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board to cut interest rates; Fear that the U.S. economy will experience a recession; Impact of a recession in the U.S. on trade, commodity prices, foreign investment, exchange rates and share prices; Discussion of countries most vulnerable to a U.S. recession. INSET: Rrrrrrrrecession?.

Editorial. Comments on the United States economy as of May 21, 2001. Questions regarding the causes of the economic downturn; The stability of consumer spending; The possibility that the US may enter a recession; View that people look to the United States Federal Reserve to save the economy; The importance of consumer confidence.

Discusses the problems caused to the United States economy by excessive investment in high-tech companies. Description of the changes in the telecommunications field during the 1980s and 1990s; Opinion that when technology changes, no one really knows what will succeed, leading to the failure of some big investments; Possibility of a recession in the U.S. due to the failure of some of these investments.

Its January forecast reverses the call first made in April 2022 that the U.S. economy would slip into an extended downturn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on issues related to the fears of recession arising out of the stumble of the U.S. economy at the end of 2000. However, forecasters are confident that a full-fledged recession is not in the outlook anymore and that the economic landscape will recover in the second half of 2001. Forecasters expect real GDP to grow at an annual rate of less than 1% in the first half, followed by 2%-to-3% in the second half.

Analyzes the risk of recession in the United States, as of May 2001. Economic indicators, including a rise in the stock market, gross domestic product and the housing market; Rise in unemployment; Statement that there has rarely been a sustained period of falling employment that was not accompanied by a recession; How the rising unemployment of college-educated workers could lead to a drop in consumer spending; Predictions of further layoffs.

Discusses the prospects of a recession in the United States. Difference between a business slowdown, a growth recession, and a real recession; Slowing pace of the US economy; Chances for a genuine recession; Comments from David Wyss of Standard & Poor's; Impact of interest rate cuts; Impact of the slowdown on corporate profits; Problems with Russia's economy; Timetable for a world recovery; US consumer spending.

Discusses how the economic expansion in the United States turns five years old in March 1997, making it one of the longest periods of growth in the postwar era. Evidence which suggests that if another recession occurs, it could be milder and shorter than past downturns; Messages from heartland manufacturers; Globalization, perhaps the most powerful force transforming the economy; Changes in inventory management.

Editorial. Focuses on the outlook for a United States economic recovery. Comparison of the recession to past recessions; Reaction of the Federal Reserve Board, which began cutting interest rates before the recession officially began; Inability to project where the economy is going; View that the key to sustaining a recovery is capital spending.

Focuses on forecasts by economic analysts that the United States may recover from a recession in 2002. Reasons for a positive forecast by Peter Canelo of Morgan Stanley; Stocks recommended by Canelo and Joseph Cohen of Goldman Sachs; Ways in which the U.S. economy may recover quickly from a downturn.

Discusses the economic conditions in the United States, as of August 2001. Reasons why Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan cut interest rates in an attempt to boost consumer confidence; Probability of a recession; Role of consumers in the stability of the economy.

Profiles Alan Greenspan, chairman of the United States Federal Reserve. Efforts to slow the economy by raising interest rates five times between June 1999 and April 2000; Fears that a prolonged selloff could slow down the economy so much that it turns into a recession; Political implications for the presidential campaign if the economy goes into recession.

Presents an outlook on the United States economy as of winter 2002. Expectations toward the recovery from recession; Details of the growth in gross domestic product (GDP); Consumer spending, including with regard to home sales.

Discusses how, as of January, 2001, the United States economy may be heading toward a recession. How economic fears can become self-fulfilling prophesies; View that the Federal Reserve seems more confident about the economy than the markets are; Struggle in the manufacturing sector of the economy.

Opinion. Disagrees with recession watchers who believe a recession would reflect a blunder in economic policy and a major setback for the economy. Why recessions can't be avoided; How the economy seems to need slumps; How recessions are usually less severe than predicted; Statistics on nine post-World War II recessions.

Presents an overview of the world's economic situation at the start of 1999 and expectations for the United States economy in the coming year. Economic areas where European leaders will focus; The risk of recession that hangs over industrial nations; What central banks are doing to inoculate their economies; What US politicians hope to focus on in 1999; The massive and growing trade deficit in the US. INSET: What to Expect From Washington on Key Issues in 1999.

Addresses the concerns regarding the instability of the United States economy, as of March 2001. Suggestion, by the author, that vendors should begin to prepare for a recession, even though one may not occur; Role of downsizing and outsourcing in preparing for a possible recession; Expectations for the struggles in the Internet industry.

Offers observations on why the United States economy may take longer to recover from a recession than anticipated. Consensus among economists that a recovery will begin in 2002 because of trends in the retail and housing markets; Trends in consumption, energy prices and unemployment which may signal that the recovery will take longer; Importance of corporate and government spending.

Describes the economic fallout in Canada resulting from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Likelihood for recession; Devastation of key economic sectors, including aviation and tourism; Impact on security; Response by Canadian Finance Minister Paul Martin; Decrease in consumer confidence; Troubles facing automotive sector; Similarities to U.S. economic slowdown; Future predictions; Details of economic decline before attacks; How Canadians will look to government for leadership.

Presents tips to human resources managers in light of the predicted recession in the economy of the United States as of January 2001. Common reaction to declining sales; Effect of the economy on employee benefits and compensation; Investments in equipment and software.

Discusses the impact excess inventories could have on the United States economy. History of excess inventories signalling the beginning of a recession; Opinion that investors should be more concerned with inventory buildup; Effect of earnings shortfalls of stocks on inventory.

Presents the author's thoughts on 2001 and offers his outlook for 2002. Prediction that the United States recession, which affected holiday shopping in 2001, will be over by the next Christmas; Outlook for employment, warmer weather, the stock market, and the Internet; Revival in spending for advertising.

Argues that, as of June 2001, consumer spending in the United States will continue, fueled by tax and interest rate cuts. Statement that a recession has never occurred without a drop in spending; How shoppers helped to support economic growth in spring 2001; Decline in the U.S. saving rate; Increase in household debt.

Discusses the meaning of the word 'recession,' and the importance of understanding how economists define recession. Role of the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the United States National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), in determining when recessions begin and end; Decision of NBER to explain why its committee has not met to discuss the onset of recession as of May 2001; Use of the Conference Board's index of coincident indicators to determine state of the U.S. economy.

Reports on the economic slowdown in the United States as of November, 2000. Predictions that there will not be a recession, just a needed slowdown in the economy; Description of industries which have slowed down including construction, financial services and telecommunication equipment; How each industry will slow without going into recession.

The article considers U.S. economic conditions. The possibility that the economy could revert to recession in the second half of 2011 following two quarters of very slow growth is discussed. It is noted that economic indicators which typically precede recessions do not support that possibility. Monetary and fiscal policies which might increase growth are examined.

Focuses on the United States economy as of February 1999. Whether the country is due for a recession or inflation; The credit Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan deserves for economic growth; The risks of economic slowdown.

Discusses the strong economy that the United States is enjoying as of February 1999. Expectations that the economy will continue to expand well into 2000; Lessons that can be learned from the 1990s economy; Events that could happen, which would throw the United States into a recession.

Examines how United States President George Bush's election prospects are weakening as the economy staggers. The nation's growing unemployment hurts Americans and Bush alike; Cash shortage; A 117,000 plunge in nonfarm payroll employment for June; Unemployment rate at 7.8 percent; Investment trends; More.

The article focuses on the forecast of economic status in the U.S. wherein several businessmen and private economists predict that economic slowdown will end in three or four months. According to U.S. President Gerard Ford's chief economist Alan Greenspan, the economy will face a decline in annual rate and fears a rise in unemployment rate but strongly believes that recession will end before or after midyear. He also added that tax cut proposals are required for immediate economic recovery and that the Congress must take a quick action on it. Also mentioned are the signs of improvement in the economy including a decrease in unemployment-compensation benefit claims, a rise in retail sales volume, new orders for manufactured goods, and a decline in interest rates.

The article offers a forecast for the U.S. security market as of January 15, 1930. Attention is paid to the credit structure, business conditions, and the current business recession. Money rates, the financial state of corporations, as well as the impact of inflation on stocks and commodity prices are also addressed.

The article discusses the prevailing consumer outlook based on the recession model of 1958. It references the findings conducted by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center for the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, which shows that the average American consumer continues to spend with caution. In general, the survey reports the sharp decline in consumer optimism in 1957 as indicated by low interest in major purchases such as housing and new cars. Overall pessimism on the economy increased from 24 percent in 1954 to 39 percent in 1958.

Focuses on economic indicators and expectations for stock markets in winter 2002. Outlook for manufacturers and gross domestic product growth in the U.S.; View of Ben Rudd, an analyst at HSBC, about a rebound in the economy; Impact of government assistance in Japan's stock market; Outlook for a so-called double-dip recession in America.