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5. We still have economic growth

Sun May 10, 2026, 07:45 AM

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So technically we are not. But job numbers are awful and inflation is hurting every one.
Also the current government numbers can't be trusted.

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Are we in a Recession or a Depression? [View all] BigmanPigman Sunday OP

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and the numbers Skittles Sunday #2

It can be very local and even down to an individual biophile Sunday #3

Even if it may technically 'only' a recession Dave Id Sunday #4

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An oldie (from the '70s. Or maybe earlier.) 3_Limes Sunday #6

If I understand the "6 months" remark... Dave says Sunday #12

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