Proportion of S&P 500 Firms Mentioning Recession during Quarterly Earnings Calls

The proportion of S&P 500 firms mentioning “recession” in their earnings calls has risen sharply to 24%, signaling growing worries about an economic slowdown despite continued positive earnings growth.

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Proportion of S&P 500 Firms Mentioning Recession during Quarterly Earnings Calls