{
  "question": "Was today an economic downturn?",
  "url": "https://was.today/an-economic-downturn",
  "verdict": "no",
  "headline": "NO",
  "answer": "No — a downturn lasts months, not one Friday, and US GDP is still growing.",
  "details": [
    "Nasdaq fell 2.6% Thursday, its worst day since June",
    "S&P 500 slipped 1.2% Thursday to 7,663",
    "Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimates 3.5% Q3 growth"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "US Dollar vs Colombian Peso — Chart, Price & News (USDCOP) | MetaTrader",
      "url": "https://www.metatrader.com/it/news/zacks/4542909-stock-market-news-for-oct-23-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "Zacks Investment Research",
      "url": "https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/3013461/stock-market-news-for-oct-23-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "Barchart.com",
      "url": "https://www.barchart.com/story/news/8359897/stock-market-news-for-oct-23-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "Benzinga",
      "url": "https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/10/62553473/stock-market-today-sp-500-nasdaq-100-futures-mixed-ahead-of-global-pmi-data-western-digital-newmont-crown-castle-in-focus?mod=mw_quote_news"
    },
    {
      "title": "ddindia.co.in",
      "url": "https://ddindia.co.in/2026/10/sensex-nifty-open-higher-as-it-stocks-lead-gains-despite-weak-global-cues/"
    },
    {
      "title": "SLB, American Express And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday",
      "url": "https://compensationrecovery.com/retail/news-article/news/62550985/slb-american-express-and-3-stocks-to-watch-heading-into-friday"
    },
    {
      "title": "Investing.com Philippines",
      "url": "https://ph.investing.com/analysis/housing-is-weak-but-its-impact-on-the-business-cycle-is-muted-219925"
    },
    {
      "title": "IndexBox",
      "url": "https://www.indexbox.io/blog/us-economy-stays-resilient-despite-middle-east-conflict-and-elevated-inflation/"
    }
  ],
  "date": "2026-10-23",
  "place": "United States",
  "permalink": "https://was.today/an-economic-downturn/2026-10-23/us",
  "scope": "country",
  "volatile": true,
  "generatedAt": "2026-10-23T14:14:44.597Z"
}