Stock markets have been falling, and the plunge accelerated after President Donald Trump unveiled wide-reaching U.S. tariffs.

Trump's tariff hike mirrors the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, which exacerbated the Great Depression and led to a major shift ...

A depression is a more severe recession ... during economic downturns to help you better understand the business cycle and prepare for the twists and turns of a possible recession.

Since the Great Depression, the United States has suffered 14 official recessions. Here, we break down each one. A recession is an economic downturn that typically lasts for more than a few months.

What's the difference between a recession and a depression? A recession is a downward trend in the business cycle characterized by a decline in production, sales and employment. Recessions are ...