Everything You Need to Know About Recessions

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Just like in life, markets go through peaks and valleys. The good news for investors is that often the peaks ascend to far greater heights than the depths of the valleys.

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Everything You Need to Know About Recessions

Everything You Need to Know About Recessions

Not all recessions are the same. Some can last long while others are short. Some create lasting effects, while others are quickly forgotten. Some cripple entire economies, while others are much more targeted, impacting specific sectors within the economy.

This post helps to put recessions into perspective. It draws information from Capital Group to break down the frequency of economic expansions and recessions in modern U.S. history, while also showing their typical impact.


First published: January 9, 2020 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: Capital Group

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