Three reasons why the US faces recession in 2008

Presidential election years are not usually recessionary, but several factors are colliding in a perfect storm that could make 2008 a very dark year indeed for the US economy.

Presidential election years usually are not recessionary but next year will be an exception. Several economic factors are colliding in an almost perfect storm to markedly slow the general economy and the stock market.

More ripples from the subprime mortgage fiasco

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