But an inverted yield curve does not always signal a recession. Increased sales of miniature liquor bottles, often referred to as “airplane bottles” or “nips,” may be a sign that consumers ...

Economists describe a recession as a "substantial downturn in economic activity" lasting several months, typically ...

Spending on snacks, underwear, small liquor bottles and flights are just some of the odder economic measures that are used to determine the health of the economy. While many will turn to the stock ...