Attention Economy


Sunday, October 15, 2023

Can the US Economy Avoid a Recession?

A Recession Is No Longer the Consensus
https://www.wsj.com/economy/a-recession-is-no-longer-the-consensus-3ad0c3a3
In WSJ survey, economists lower recession probability below 50% and say Fed is finished raising interest rates.


Amazon Prime Day Flashes Warning for Retailers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/16/amazon-prime-day-flashes-warning-on-holiday-spending/e53bfab2-6c8e-11ee-b01a-f593caa04363_story.html
Lower sales for rivals suggest consumers are skittish heading into the holiday season.

 
Home Sales on Track for Slowest Year Since Housing Bust
https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/home-sales-on-track-for-slowest-year-since-housing-bust-202453ab