How Likely Is a Recession in 2026? Experts Say There's Good and Bad News for Investors.
A recession is coming eventually. Here's how investors can prepare.
Overview
Major indexes, including the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), closed out the last month on a high note, experiencing their best quarter in years. However, many economists are not as optimistic about the future.
According to the World Economic Forum's May 2026 economic outlook survey, a whopping 89% of chief economists expect the global economy to slow over the next 12 months. One in five also believes that the decline will be significant.
Details
The good news is that this doesn't necessarily mean a recession is imminent. While economists do believe slower growth could lead to greater volatility, 58% of those surveyed do not expect a recession to begin in the next year.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.