{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 18 | Is the U.S. in a recession, or just a short recess? | Harvest Talks","description":"After two quarters of negative growth, debate is raging over whether the world\u2019s most important economy is in a recession. Harvest Chief Investment Officer Paul MacDonald clarifies the picture and explains what this macroeconomic environment means for markets Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Is the US in a recession? 02:10 Defining recessions 06:10 How bad could this be? 07:45 How did we get here and what does that mean for markets? 13:00 Signs of positivity 14:40 The investor\u2019s playbook Hosted by: Paul MacDonald, CFA Chief Investment Officer Harvest ETFs David Kitai Content Writer &amp; Editor Harvest ETFs https:\/\/harvestportfolios.com About Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. Founded in 2009, Harvest is a Canadian Investment Fund Manager. Harvest offers an innovative suite of exchange traded funds, mutual funds and publicly-listed structured fund products designed to satisfy the long-term growth and income needs of investors. We pride ourselves in creating trusted investment solutions that meet the expectations of our investors. For additional information: Please visit www.harvestportfolios.com, e-mail info@harvestportfolios.com &amp;nbsp;or call toll free 1-866-998-8298. ","author_name":"Harvest Talks","author_url":"https:\/\/harvestportfolios.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/24074289\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/134145399"}