Although we work through financial markets, our goal is to help Main Street, not Wall Street.
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There is always some chance of recession in any year. But the evidence suggests that expansions don't die of old age.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Recessions are inevitable, but economic expansions typically continue unless disrupted by significant events.
Janet Yellen's quote emphasizes the cyclical nature of the economy, indicating that while recessions can happen unexpectedly in any given year, periods of economic growth (expansions) generally do not end simply due to the passage of time. Instead, expansions often continue until they are interrupted by external factors such as financial crises or policy changes, suggesting a more resilient nature of growth compared to the occurrence of downturns.
Themes
EconomyRecessionExpansionGrowthCycles
In practice
Example use cases
In a financial seminar discussing market trends, one might quote Yellen to highlight the resilience of economic growth.
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