101.   In the greater scheme of things, recessions are near-term events and a merger is a long-term decision.

102.   Investors believe there will be no recession, and consumers have no fears that their incomes will fall.

103.   It also removed any doubt that Fed officials count themselves among those who believe that a recession is neither necessary to rid the economy of its imbalances nor unavoidable.

104.   Is a recession inevitable this year?

105.   Is a recession likely?

106.   It is no fun to agree with everyone, but the bet here is that a recession is not on the horizon.

107.   Investor confidence has been eroded by evidence the recession will be deeper than initially expected.

108.   Is the recession over?

109.   It is not rising, but there is some response, which helps to explain why the current, potentially severe recession is still a mild one.

110.   It is now clear that the recession is over, and the recovery is underway.