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That Y2K feeling: Why today's economy resembles 2000
Axios·October 16, 2026·1 min read
Today's economy resembles the year 2000: robust growth from a tech boom, low unemployment, elevated inflation, and Fed rate hikes. In 2000, unemployment hit 3.8% in April and GDP rose 4.1%, but tech cracks led to a 2001 bear market and recession. Analysts note history rhymes, not repeats, as AI debt markets wobble this week.
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