Is The U.S. Heading Into A Recession?

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October 07, 2015

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on the morning of August 26, 2015 in New York City. After a volatile week of fluctuations, the Dow Jones opened 400 points higher this morning. (Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Three months of weak jobs reports, major dips in the stock market and flat wages have many investors and analysts worried about the state of the U.S. economy. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson asks Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, whether the U.S. is heading into a recession and what to expect in the coming months.

Guest

Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial. She tweets @DianeSwonk.

This segment aired on October 7, 2015.