Bam I give you credit, there were 2 quarters of two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. (I'll admit I'm partially wrong, unlike yourself)
Key characteristics of a recession:
Declining GDP: A common definition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
Widespread decline in economic activity: The downturn affects many sectors of the economy, not just a few.
Long-lasting impact: Recessions typically last more than a few months and can take years to recover from.
As for them changing the definition
https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-...ession-1727641
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