This "Rule" Only Triggers Before A Recession

Eric Basmajian
By Eric Basmajian of EPB Macro Research
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Exploring the Sahm Rule, a key recession indicator by economist Claudia Sahm signals economic downturns when the unemployment rate's 3-month average rises by over 0.5%.

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Explore the Sahm Rule, a key recession indicator by economist Claudia Sahm, signaling economic downturns when the unemployment rate's 3-month average rises by over 0.5%. Currently, at 0.3%, its upward trend sparks speculation about a potential 2024 recession.

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