What Happens to the Stock Market During a Recession?
As inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets across the country, it’s not surprising that many people are worried about the potential impacts of a recession. However, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) hasn’t officially declared that the U.S. economy is in a recession.
Nevertheless, fears of a recession have been circulating for over a year. If those fears become a reality, everyone will want to know how that will impact their financial situation.
Let’s explore what happens to the stock market during a recession and how a recession might affect you.