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Why the US won't have a recession in 2026

Published January 17, 2026, 09:14
Why the US won't have a recession in 2026

The US economy has presented a paradoxical picture in recent years, with inflation and the labor market diverging from everyday experience. Despite the inversion of the yield curve and the activation of the Sahm rule, the economy manages to avoid recession. In 2025, recession fears peaked after the announcement of tariffs by Trump, but the economy recovered, fueled by artificial intelligence and the growth of specific sectors. However, some segments of the economy remain weak, with hiring frozen and the housing market in recession. For 2026, analysts predict modest growth, but emphasize that the economy is in a delicate balance and a negative development in one of the four key pillars (labor market, inflation, consumers, artificial intelligence) could lead to recession.