Jim Blasingame reviews some of the economic indicators that could be foretelling a recession this year, and how to not participate in it if it happens.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the concept of negative interest rates as a central bank strategy, and why it isn’t a high percentage play for reviving an economy.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index that shows small businesses sales, capital spending and hiring are down, and not projected to change.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism that shows there is concern for the future of the economy in 2016, as the index went down.

Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to minimize the fears of a recession in 2016 because of the improved financial strength of businesses, banks and consumers.

Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the differences in economic and financial conditions today from what happened in the financial crisis of 2008.

Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the multi-faceted and paradoxical impact of crude oil on geo-politics and global and local economics.

Barbara Friedberg joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the contrived ways corporate America has driven earnings for the past six years and how they will handle this task in the New Year.

Barbara Friedberg joins Jim Blasingame to report that the current stock market condition is likely just the typical correction that is part of the economic cycle, rather than some systemic crisis like 2008.

Rick Newman joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the economy is changing and how it’s impacting hiring, investment and consumer spending.