The Recession Has Already Started—Here Are the Signs You Can’t Ignore

The Data Is Clear—Washington’s Economic Disaster Has Arrived

For months, the Biden administration and its media allies have tried to gaslight Americans into believing the economy is strong. But the reality on the ground tells a much darker story. Homelessness is at an all-time high. Food banks are overwhelmed. Families are drowning under the rising cost of living. And now, the numbers confirm what many of us have known all along—the U.S. economy is already in a recession, whether Washington admits it or not.

Official government reports will take months to catch up to reality, but the warning signs are flashing red right now. If you’re still waiting for some bureaucrat to announce that a crisis has arrived, you’re already behind. Here are 11 undeniable signs that the recession has already begun.

1. Half a Million U.S. Businesses Went Bankrupt in 2024

Over 500,000 businesses collapsed last year, a 14% increase from 2023. That’s not a minor fluctuation—it’s a death spiral for small and medium-sized companies trying to survive under crushing regulations, rising interest rates, and an administration that treats entrepreneurs like criminals.

2. Retailers Are Dropping Like Flies

More than 7,000 stores shut their doors in 2024, and experts predict that 15,000 more will close in 2025. Retail giants are filing for Chapter 11, liquidating their assets, and laying off thousands of workers. The retail apocalypse isn’t coming—it’s already here.

3. Home Sales Have Plummeted to Great Recession Levels

The U.S. housing market is in free fall. Sales of existing homes have dropped to their lowest point since 1995. Why? Sky-high prices, soaring interest rates, and economic uncertainty have frozen the market. We’re staring down the barrel of another housing collapse, and most Americans have no idea what’s coming.

4. The Majority of Americans Are Struggling to Pay Rent or Mortgages

According to a recent survey, nearly 70% of single Americans can barely afford their housing costs. Even among married couples, over half are struggling to keep up with mortgage or rent payments. As delinquencies rise, it’s only a matter of time before foreclosures start surging—just like they did before the 2008 crash.

5. Mortgage Delinquencies Are Surging

Serious mortgage delinquencies (90+ days past due) hit their highest level in nearly two years in 2024. The housing market isn’t just stagnant—it’s rotting from the inside. First-time homebuyers and veterans are among the hardest hit, yet Washington continues to pump out propaganda about “economic recovery.”

6. Mass Layoffs Are Accelerating

If the economy is so “strong,” why are major corporations slashing jobs left and right? Just last month, Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) fired 3,600 workers. CEO Mark Zuckerberg called them “low-performers,” but the truth is clear: Big Tech sees the storm coming and is cutting costs before things get worse.

7. Workday Slashes 1,700 Jobs

Even the software industry, which was supposed to be “recession-proof,” isn’t safe. Workday, a major finance and HR software company, just eliminated 1,750 positions—an 8.5% reduction in its workforce. When even white-collar jobs aren’t safe, you know we’re in trouble.

8. Companies Are Hiring Like a Recession Has Already Begun

One economist told CNN that businesses are already hiring as if we’re in a recession. Even companies that aren’t cutting jobs have frozen hiring or slashed budgets, waiting for the inevitable downturn to hit. When employers start acting like a recession is here, it usually means it’s already begun.

9. Government-Dependent Employers Are Laying Off Workers

According to The Washington Post, businesses that rely on government contracts have started cutting jobs en masse.Over 7.5 million Americans are employed in government-related work, and thousands are already out of a job thanks to funding cuts and bureaucratic mismanagement.

10. A Trade War with China Has Begun

China has hit the U.S. with $14 billion in retaliatory tariffs, setting the stage for an all-out trade war. As the world’s two largest economies escalate economic conflict, supply chains will break, inflation will rise, and American businesses will be caught in the crossfire. The consequences will be devastating.

11. A Trade War with the EU Is Brewing

Not only are we battling China, but now the EU is threatening to retaliate against new U.S. tariffs. If Biden keeps pushing reckless trade policies, we could be looking at a full-blown global trade war—one that will make the economic collapse of 2008 look mild by comparison.

The “Perfect Storm” Is Here—Are You Ready?

It’s not just a few analysts raising the alarm. Economic expert Ed Dowd warns that a global recession is unfolding right now, with a housing crisis, stagnant wages, and collapsing GDP numbers. Hedge funds are betting billions against the U.S. economy, positioning themselves to profit from the collapse that’s already underway.

And what is Washington doing? Nothing. Instead of fixing the economy, they’re focused on political witch hunts, climate mandates, and Orwellian surveillance programs. They don’t care if your family can’t afford groceries or your small business is going under.

You can’t afford to wait for politicians to save you. The system is collapsing, and it’s up to you to protect yourself.

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