The R-Word Index closed at 91 on , placing public recession concern in the Alarmed band. That's up 25 points from a week earlier, when the index was 66. The index is a daily 0–100 signal derived from public human-authored writing online, not from media headlines or official indicators.
What the data shows
The Take Recession worry is at record highs and deeply personal, with fear running hotter than raw headlines suggest.
What's Happening The R-Word Index holds at 91 for a second day—matching this month's peak and far surpassing recent averages. Concern is not just widespread, it’s intensely felt, especially among people facing job loss, long unemployment, or fading hope of landing new work. The mood is bleak, with conversations turning personal and urgent: stories of months-long job hunts, running out of money, and industries battered by layoffs now dominate.
What’s striking is the huge gap between the nuanced concern and the blunt use of “recession” words. While keyword signals remain elevated, the AI-powered reading is much higher—showing that people are expressing deep worry in context and coded ways, not just repeating recession buzzwords. This means anxiety is soaking into daily life, not just news chatter.
Looking Ahead With sentiment stuck at alarm levels and the emotional tone growing more desperate, don’t expect the mood to cool off quickly—unless job prospects suddenly brighten.
This reflects public sentiment, not economic conditions.
Why this matters today
Eight days of climbing, then flat. R-Word Index: 91 — Alarmed, fifth day in this band. AI pass kept naming the same thread today: people stuck in months-long job hunts. https://rwindex.app #Recession
Posted on @R_World_Index on .
How this compares
A week earlier the index was 66. That's a rise of 25 points over seven days.
The last two weeks
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