What is a recession, and is it tied to stock market declines? | Donald Trump News

For weeks, stock markets have been falling, and the plunge accelerated after United States President Donald Trump on April 2 unveiled US tariffs on virtually every country.

Commenters on social media have said the drop in stock prices could portend a recession. Professional analysts at JPMorgan have estimated a 60 percent likelihood of a recession, while Goldman Sachs and Morningstar put the odds between 40 and 50 percent.

So what is a recession? Is there a connection between stock market…