Two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth is one common definition of a recession, but other factors must be considered to formally declare a recession.

Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the market value of all goods and services a country produces in a specific time frame. It's used to gauge a nation's economic growth and its people's standard of ...

GDP is a measure of whether the economy is expanding or contracting. While this factor can’t be taken alone, negative GDP is a strong indicator of a future recession. Investors should develop an ...

The U.S. economy, since 2009, has experienced puzzling behavior. Labor markets, corporate profits, the stock market and company as well as individual balance sheets have turned in strong performances.