The R-Word Index closed at 54 on , placing public recession concern in the Elevated band. That's up 5 points from a week earlier, when the index was 49. 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 holding steady in the "Elevated" zone, with concern showing up in how people talk about job security and economic stress—even when explicit mentions of recession are scarce.
What's Happening This week, conversations are full of unease about the impact of AI on tech careers, struggles to afford basic needs, and questions about business stability. The R-Word Index has dipped slightly since yesterday, but remains well above the explicit "recession" chatter detected in raw word counts. This gap signals that anxiety is woven into everyday discussion—the fear isn’t always named, but it’s present in worries about layoffs, inflation, and shrinking opportunities.
People are talking less about "recession" outright, but the mood is still tense. The drop in raw keyword mentions suggests the word is losing its punch, but the underlying concern runs deeper. The focus has shifted toward personal stories of job loss and uncertainty, especially in industries facing rapid change.
Looking Ahead Unless there’s a concrete turnaround in economic fortunes or job stability, expect concern to linger just beneath the surface—expressed more in stories and grievances than in headlines.
This reflects public sentiment, not economic conditions.
Why this matters today
54 — Elevated, down 2. Zoom out: after falling from 93 in a month, the index has spent seven days locked in a tight 48–56 band. The slide stopped — but no recovery came. Just sideways. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pro.goatgame.rwindex #Recession
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How this compares
A week earlier the index was 49. That's a rise of 5 points over seven days.
The last two weeks
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