GDP-Based Recession Indicator Index
JHGDPBRINDXrecessionFree tier
| Series ID | JHGDPBRINDX |
|---|---|
| Units | Percentage Points |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Category | recession |
| Latest observation | 2026-01-01 |
| History | Point-in-time: every value as first published plus each revision, so backtests see only what was known on the day |
Latest reading
The latest GDP-Based Recession Indicator Index observation, for 2026-01-01, is 7 Percentage Points, down from 7.7 for 2025-10-01. It has not been revised since it was first published. 6.8% of observations in this history were revised after first release.
| Latest observation | 2026-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 7 Percentage Points |
| Previous | 7.7 (2025-10-01) |
| Change | -0.7 (-9.1%) |
| First published value | 7 |
| Last release | 2026-07-30 |
| Vintages stored | 43 |
| Observations | 234 |
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