This video is no longer available. Despite resilient stock markets and relatively low unemployment, cracks are forming beneath the surface: job growth is cooling, inflation remains stubborn and ...

Have you ever wondered how your online orders arrive in those sturdy cardboard boxes — and what it means when there are fewer of them? Fewer boxes often hint at softer retail demand across U.S.

But what exactly is a cardboard box recession, and is there a way it might actually be good news for the economy? Read on to learn more. What Is a Cardboard Box Recession? Simply put, a “cardboard box ...

Are cardboard boxes an indicator of recession? Image by Tim Sandle Are cardboard boxes an indicator of recession? Image by Tim Sandle Many economists and politicians levy theories about potential ...