Is the U.S. Economy About to Crash?

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Dec 17, 2025 at 9:51AM ESTNASDAQ: QQQInvesco QQQ TrustMarket Cap$0.0KToday's Changeangle-down(-1.18%) $7.23Current Price$604.52Price as of December 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM ETMacroeconomic data reveal the U.S. economy is slowing down.Job growth is slowing, inflation is soaring, and geopolitical tensions are increasing. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 14, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 16, 2025. About the AuthorA Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.TMFParkevX@TMFParkevRead NextDec 15, 2025 •By Neil Patel1 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Index Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000Dec 14, 2025 •By Katie BrockmanQQQ vs. MGK: Which Tech-Focused ETF Delivers Stronger Growth for Investors?Dec 13, 2025 •By Katie BrockmanIs QQQ or VUG the Better Growth ETF? Here's What Investors Need to Know.Dec 12, 2025 •By David Jagielski, CPA3 High-Powered ETFs That Have Doubled in Value in Just 3 YearsDec 11, 2025 •By Geoffrey SeilerThe Smartest Index ETF to Buy With $2,000 Right NowDec 8, 2025 •By Patrick SandersIs the QQQ ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?