What is a rolling recession? And are we in one right now?

Mar 24, 2023

A rolling recession means some industries are contracting as others expand. Image: Unsplash/Christine Roy

Emma Charlton

Writer, Forum Agenda

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Whereas a standard recession hits all sectors at approximately the same time, a rolling recession means some industries are contracting as others expand. Image: S&P Global

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