Economics
Stagnant August Hiring in U.S. May Signal Renewed Recession
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The U.S. may be on the cusp of a recession for the first time in more than two years.
Stagnant payrolls in August reported last week added to data over the past month showing the economy is faltering, including slowing manufacturing, plunging consumer confidence, falling home values and lower bond yields and stock prices.