Washington State in or Near a Recession, According to Moody's Analytics

Washington state in or near a recession, according to Moody's Analytics

(The Center Square) - A recent report from Moody's Analytics includes Washington among 22 states in or near a recession, leading some to predict 2026 will be a bad year for job seekers in the Evergreen State. "This state-level picture mirrors the national trend: the U.S. economy is not in recession, but it is struggling to avoid one," Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, wrote. "This is evident in the job market, as payroll job grow…