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

A rolling recession means some industries are contracting as others expand.

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.
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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