Prominent Economist Warns of Elevated Recession Risk in the US

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, has warned that there is a 40% chance of a U.S. recession within the next year, significantly higher than historical averages. He highlighted concerns about stagnant real disposable income and growing financial strain on lower- and middle-class consumers.

By Kristen Altus Wed, May 20, 2026 at 8:11 AM PDT 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Prominent Economist Warns of Elevated Recession Risk in the US

Topics: economic forecast recession risk stock market divergence

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