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‘We are in a recession,’ Portland economist warns
‘We are in a recession,’ Portland economist warns
‘We are in a recession,’ Portland economist warns

Published on: 02/12/2026

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The Portland area has been shedding jobs even most of the state and country have been growing. Even so, unemployment isn't high by historical standards.

Portland’s persistent job losses, stagnant population and anemic housing construction have collectively tipped the city into a recession, economist Mike Wilkerson said Thursday, warning that conditions are deteriorating rather than improving.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/02/we-are-in-a-recession-portland-economist-warns.html

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