Recession news and trends

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Warns of Slowing Economy
Economy // September 09, 2025

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounded a warning on Tuesday (Sept. 9) after the latest labor market data showed the U.S. economy slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios
Economy // July 21, 2025

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.3% in June, following a flat reading in May (revised upward from an initial −0.1%), per a Monday (July 21) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Banks Increase Dividends After Passing Federal Reserve’s Annual Stress Tests
Bank Regulation // July 01, 2025

The biggest U.S. banks reportedly increased their dividends after passing the Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Jamie Dimon: Government Spending Will Cause ‘Crisis’ in Bond Market
Economy // May 30, 2025

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly said Friday (May 30) that after excessive spending by the U.S. government and quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve, a crack in the bond market is “going to happen.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Interviews & Exclusives
Banks and FinTechs Navigate Market Mayhem Amid Escalating Tariff Fears

April 08, 2025
As the economy continues to reel from President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, speculation about their impact on the banking and FinTech sectors has reached a fever pitch. The once-promising but cautious outlook for the U.S. economy is now being derailed by growing recession fears, casting a shadow over the entire financial services industry, including the […]

Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook

January 29, 2025
The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial condition, both in the present...

Main Street Hospitality SMBs Most Optimistic About the Economy

August 23, 2023
Across the United States, ongoing fears that the economy may still be running too hot remain elevated, with most Main Street small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) fearing the worst. Get...

MENA’s AgriTech Revolution Captures VC Attention and Dollars

May 04, 2023
Total investment raised by startups in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area crossed the $3 billion mark in 2022 as investors...

Quick Reads
Jamie Dimon Says Recession ‘Could Happen in 2026’

October 08, 2025
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon declined to rule out the possibility of a recession in 2026, saying Tuesday (Oct. 7) that he will “hope for the best, plan for the worst.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Warns of Slowing Economy

September 09, 2025
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounded a warning on Tuesday (Sept. 9) after the latest labor market data showed the U.S. economy slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios

July 21, 2025
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.3% in June, following a flat reading in May (revised upward from an initial −0.1%), per a Monday...

Banks Increase Dividends After Passing Federal Reserve’s Annual Stress Tests

July 01, 2025
The biggest U.S. banks reportedly increased their dividends after passing the Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...